Manchester United Boss Sir Alex Ferguson Escapes FA Rap - Report

04-Jan-2010 11:23:58 PM

The wily Scot could escaped unpunished for his latest ref rant...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will escape sanction from the FA for his remarks about referee Chris Foy's timekeeping, according to a report from The Sporting Life.

Ferguson was angry that Foy added a mere five minutes injury time on to the end of the Red Devils' 1-0 FA Cup third round defeat to Leeds United on Sunday, branding the referee's conduct "an insult" to fans and players.

Those comments led to speculation that the FA could hit the Scot with the two game touchline ban, suspended until the end of next season after his attack in Alan Wiley's fitness earlier in the season.

The FA have reportedly decided though that Ferguson's latest remarks do not transgress any boundaries of acceptability though and the United boss will be free to take his place on the touchline as normal.

For more on Man United, please click here!

Inside Goal.Com

Goal Special: I-League Team of the Season
Each of Goal's correspondents select their own XI, before eventually settling on a combined team, which represents the best of the lot from the 2012-13 season...
Champions League Final Tactical Analysis
Brendon Netto analyzes where the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich could be own or lost.
How Heynckes was always undermined
The veteran coach will step down from his position in charge of Die Roten after the Champions League final at Wembley. Goal reflects on how Heynckes was never given due credit....
Transfer Talk: Read all the gossips
The Goal.com Rumour Mill is your 24/7 source for all the latest rumblings in the global transfer market.
Who is the greatest CL striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel