When footballers snap: Eric Dier joins the list of players and managers who have lost their cool

Sometimes the provocation off the pitch proves too much and trouble starts

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Eric Dier could face further punishment from the Football Association after wading into the crowd after Tottenham were beaten by Norwich in the FA Cup on Wednesday night.

Even Spurs manager Joe Mourinho struggled to defend his player, though he said he did understand why he did it after his brother was involved in an altercation.

Dier could be banned, and even fined by his own club once an investigation has been carried out.

But he's far rom the only player or manager to lose his cool during and after a match. And sometimes even before.

Browse through the photo gallery above to see some of the more famous incidents. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device simply swipe.