ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman has acknowledged that his side must clean up their act if they are to avoid punishment.

Coleman and Reds chairman Eric Whalley were called to a meeting with the Football Association in Manchester yesterday to discuss the club's disciplinary record after picking up a host of yellow cards and 11 red cards this season.

No action was taken by the FA but the Stanley chief fears punishment will be handed out if his side fail to cut the cautions.

"It was more or less a discussion. We were one of several teams who were asked to go and explain why we've had so many cautions," Coleman said.

"It was an amicable chat. I think everyone around the table - four FA officials, myself and Eric - wanted the same thing.

"We want to see ourselves getting less cautions, less sendings off and obviously less suspensions. And I think the chaps at the FA were pretty much in agreement with that.

"It's down to us to make an effort and it was pleasing last night that there wasn't any trouble.

"There weren't any yellow cards or red cards, which was a step in the right direction.

"The lads have got to focus on that."

He added: "We've got to stand up and take responsibility for our actions."

Meanwhile, Coleman has extended Rochdale striker Lee McEvilly's loan deal by another month.