Ferguson hits out at linesman

Mon, 06 Feb 08:01:53 2012

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could find himself in trouble with the Football Association after appearing to question the integrity of linesman Darren Cann in their 3-3 draw at Chelsea.

United fought back from 3-0 down to emerge from Stamford Bridge with a point thanks to two second-half penalties from Wayne Rooney and a late header from substitute Javier Hernandez.

Ferguson's joy at the epic comeback was tempered somewhat by Cann's failure to flag for a foul which he believes Gary Cahill committed on Danny Welbeck in the first half.

"They should've had a man sent off in the first half. Danny Welbeck's clear through and he was brought down," Ferguson said. "Okay, it's outside the box, (but there was) nothing, no decision.

"That linesman (Cann), (has) given a penalty kick against us from 40 yards away last year against Liverpool, this year against Arsenal - and he can't see that?

"I don't blame (referee) Howard Webb - he needed help in that situation and he didn't get it. That assistant referee, who's all too happy to flag at Old Trafford for penalty kicks, didn't give them."

 

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  1. fergie moans and complains about one or two decisions­ that a ref or a linesman has dared to give against man­ utd ,but what about the literally HUNDREDS of dodgy­ decisions that have gone in his favour over the last 26­ seasons ,and he has the nerve to make out hes hard done­ to by the refs , unbelievable !!!

    From JOHN, on Mon 6 Feb 23:10

  2. Not a Manure lover but needed to mention that Scoles­ dominated when he came on- great player-class act

    From racked off, on Mon 6 Feb 22:39

  3. up united we are the best in england

    From ademolafemi17, on Mon 6 Feb 21:27

  4. Yes United should have had a penalty early in the game­ and possibly Cahill might have been sent off. But­ wasn't this a great game to watch and that must­ count for something surely. I'd settle for seeing a­ match like this every week.

    From beckycadechase, on Mon 6 Feb 20:25

  5. What is SAF on about? There was no foul on Welbeck and­ then he gets a penalty (the 2nd) when the player­ clearly goes looking for a leg to trip over. I'm no­ Chelsea fan, I just like to see fair play.

    From Tel, on Mon 6 Feb 20:05

  6. Hark at Fergie, you got two dodgy Penalties, what more­ do you want. Or wasn't there enough extra time­ for you.

    From a fed fan, on Mon 6 Feb 19:58

  7. How will he blame his best striker (Howard Webb).­ Checkout all ManU games handled by Webb u will­ understand what a gr8 striker he is.

    From bonny, on Mon 6 Feb 19:17

  8. alcholic ferguson might be ashamed of himself if he­ had a conscience..his failing team stole a draw through­ the disgraceful referee who gave them 2 penalties that­ were never penalties to ensure they stole a draw, and­ idiot complains about a linesman.

    From Joseph777, on Mon 6 Feb 19:02

  9. man ushited gan thank pathetic referee for getting them­ a point

    From Joseph777, on Mon 6 Feb 18:54

  10. beri komentar apa saja.tapi yang penting hasilnya sudah­ ada.yaitu imbang 3-3.
    bravo MU..

    From Elog, on Mon 6 Feb 17:47

  11. we were down and rose with a thunder tremor to beat­ chelsea1gloro man uted

    From Kinera Malava, on Mon 6 Feb 17:20
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