The Football Association today charged Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson with improper conduct after calling referee Alan Wiley “unfit”. Ferguson’s comments followed United’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland a fortnight ago and the Scot faces a likely touchline ban when he is inevitably found guilty by the FA. “Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged [...]
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Prospect, the union which represents referees, called for ‘severe punishment’ following Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘fat ref’ jibe last weekend. The Scot accused referee Alan Wiley of not being fit enough to take charge of a Premier League game following United’s draw with Sunderland at Old Trafford. Alan Leighton, the national secretary of Prospect, signalled the referee’s fight-back, calling [...]
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Monday, October 19, 2009
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