Sir Alex Ferguson Banned for Five Matches!!!

Sir Alex Ferguson has been handed a five-match touchline ban and £30,000 fine for criticising referee Martin Atkinson following the controversial 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

'I now face an FA charge for what, to my mind, was simply telling the truth. I won't be on the back foot when I put my case to the FA. I don't think sticking up for my team makes me a villain, especially when you consider that Manchester United have one of the best disciplinary records in the country.' [SAF]

The FA sanctions will commence on March 22, meaning the Manchester United boss will be confined to the stands for four Premier League games and the FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester City.

What a joke??? If we don't want to hear his opinion, we shouldn't ask him for it!!!