FA Could Investigate Wayne Rooney's Alleged '12th Man' Mime, But Alex Ferguson Won't Be Punished For Comments

Rooney mimed disapproval at refereeing standard to cameras.

Nov 9, 2009 10:19:12 AM

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Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney could face disciplinary action from the Football Association following his alleged mime to the cameras after the final whistle of the 1-0 defeat by Chelsea.

He apparently mouthed "12th man" to the cameras, indicating that the match official - Martin Atkinson - had been favouring the Blues.

Sir Alex Ferguson had branded Atkinson's positioning when making the decision for John Terry's winning goal as "absolutely ridiculous", after disputing the legality of the free-kick that led to the Chelsea captain's header. 

United were also denied a possible penalty in the first-half.

British broadsheet The Daily Telegraph is now speculating that Rooney could be in hot water with the FA.

Sky Sports News, meanwhile, have released a report indicating that Ferguson will not face any punishment for his post-match remarks.

""You lose faith in the refereeing sometimes – that's the way the players are talking in there," the Scotsman said.

Despite the loss, Ferguson was pleased with the way United played.

"We've dominated the game, we should have finished them off, but you do need a break. We did play well and were by far the better team."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK

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