Sir Alex Left Fuming At Officials

Sir Alex Left Fuming At Officials 29/12/2010

Sir Alex Ferguson had serious complaints with referee Lee Mason and his fellow officials, as they failed to spot three clear infringements in the build-up to Birmingham City’s 89th equaliser – scored by Lee Bowyer, who should have already been sent-off for an earlier challenge on Darron Gibson…

Dimitar Berbatov fired United into the lead on 58 minutes, before Lee Bowyer grabbed an 89th minute leveller for Birmingham to deny The Red Devils all three points in the Premier League title race. Bowyer had been yellow carded for a reckless challenge on Darron Gibson in the first half, but he should have been sent-off by referee Lee Mason.

In the build-up to Bowyer’s goal, Rio Ferdinand was fouled by Nikola Zigic – who then hand-balled to see Bowyer – in an offside position – go through one-on-one with Edwin Van Der Sar. United were forced to share the spoils at St. Andrews, but Sir Alex, Rio Ferdinand and Michael Carrick all cried foul after the game…

“Handball, a foul on the centre-half, he went right through him. If the referee can’t see that, what chance have you got ? – At this level, in a game of that importance, what you hope you’re going to get is a referee that can see that. If he can’t, what chance have you got ? – I’ve got no complaints with my team today, they fought hard, they worked hard and had only two days’ rest.” Ferguson told the media.

He added: “The Bowyer tackle in the first half, I thought it was a red card. He’s gone over the top of the ball. Bowyer has been given a yellow card so nothing can be done about it now, but it’s a dangerous tackle.”

6 yellow cards were handed-out by referee Lee Mason in a hard-fought tie

Rio Ferdinand ranted: “He (Nikola Zigic) even said at the end of the game he handled the ball…”

Meanwhile, Michael Carrick also vented his frustration at the referee, but said fans should look at ‘the bigger picture’ – “Late goals are always hard to take but given how it happened we feel hard done by. There was a push in the back and then obviously the handball. But it’s done now, so we have to dust ourselves down and move on. We’re still in a good position when you look at the bigger picture.”

United travel to West Brom on New Years day, Saturday, where Sir Alex will be looking for a better performance… from the officials this time !

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Comments

Liam c

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 4:37:21 am

Do u blame him the ref should not get another premiership game as punishment

Ranks

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 7:28:08 am

I don’t really blame the ref, it’s the linesman that had the perfect view of both Phillips and Zigic clatter into Rio and the handball, he definitely was at fault and arrogantly dismissed VDS’s appeals………. He saw them alright, but didn’t have the guts to give any of the fouls in the 90th minute with thousands of Brummies behind him

G13

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:17:01 pm

We’re simply robbed off a victory. But whats done had been done no use whining. I Seriously think that ManUtd players need to step up in their play ESP the def players need to get their focus and concentration right! If we keep letting in goals like that, no matter how many goals we score it is not going to solve the issue ESP playing against big team. Come On players of The best and greatest team of the world! Live up to the expectations!! Cause you guys are the best!!!!! Glow Glory Glory ManUtd!

dan

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 1:16:37 pm

we need to start winging away from home. after city signing DZEKO I THINK FOR 28 MILLION. IF WE IMPROVE FROM AWAY FROM HOME THAN YOU CAN SEE US GETTING CLOSE TO THE FISHING LINEING

red devil dxb

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 1:45:49 pm

WE WERE ROBBED…..
IT DOESN’T MATTER WHO CITEH BUY THEY WILL STILL NOT WIN THE LEAGUE

Ryanmufc

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 4:46:07 pm

Robbed. Refs are getting fat too many big decisions wrong and most of them seem to be against utd. Get it sorted FIFA

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 5:51:25 pm

Everyone blaming the ref. We just ain’t good enough.

Red Devil

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 8:01:03 pm

We should have scored more than the one goal
What’s happening with Rooney? We need him!!!