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.
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.
""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
-
Fabio Capello & FA differ on public perception
The governing body played the populist game and lost a manager who still had English football's best interests at heart but would not accept responsibility without command
-
The top 20 clubs in football's money league
Deloitte's annual publication of the richest sides in football sees a familiar Spanish duo stretch their advantage over England's finest in 2010-11
-
How Capello's exit will affect England's players
As the national team enters a new era, we take a look at the players who are now destined for big things and those potentially heading for the scrapheap under a new boss
-
Cartoon: Redknapp sentenced to England service
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day ...
-
The list of clubs that could try to sign Capello
Now that the Italian is no longer the England head coach, it is likely that a number of high-profile clubs from across Europe and elsewhere will make an attempt to lure him
