Burnley first-team coach Mike Jackson stood in for Scott Parker for post-match interviews as the Clarets boss was not allowed under league rules after his red card.
Asked about the incident at the end of the 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion which saw referee Gavin Ward also show a red card to defender CJ Egan-Riley - a decision which the club will appeal - Jackson said: "I think there's a lot of emotion.
"I think both teams are going for it, both teams are at different stages of where they need to be.