Man Utd boss Ferguson irate with ref decision

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he was unhappy with the referee’s decision following the incident involving Patrice Evra and Chelsea’s Michael Ballack in the Community Shield yesterday.

Ballack appeared to elbow or shoulder Evra to the ground in the match at Wembley Stadium but referee Chris Foy did not award anything for the collision, infuriating Ferguson.

"If the referee sees it properly it is a red card," said Ferguson.

"He has clearly elbowed him. The referee had a clear view of it, he was in line, he should have seen it.

"The referee made a rod for his own back.

"He stopped play twice, once when Nani was tackled, then on the second occasion Ballack went down, which we've seen before.

"The referee said it was a serious incident when Ballack went down but he was up straight away. So I don't understand why he didn't do it with Evra.

"When you see the replay you see Ballack has elbowed him. But it's hard to blame the Chelsea players for carrying on. It's a professional game."

antivirus2128

10 Aug 09, 12:11

Substitute Ballack appeared to elbow Patrice Evra as the full-back charged down the left flank - but with the United player down, Foy allowed play to continue as Chelsea broke quickly, with Frank Lampard's shot beating Ben Foster.

Where are the "Sportsmanship" from Chelsea ...... ? All player had acknowledge Evra gone down but they still continue the game.

Y_Shun

10 Aug 09, 14:26

rooney played on even evra was down tbh.

check the replays.

iceFatboy

10 Aug 09, 17:47

play to the whistle.

just because the ref blow the whistle earlier when someone was injured, doesn't mean he will blow when MU player is injured/fouled, it is not auto. Even in a charity game, sportsmanship is out of window, esp for those starved for success.

overall, impressed with Chelsea relentless pursit of victory.

dukedracula

10 Aug 09, 18:26

ballack is a wily old fox....he does these stuff frequently.....that said, the diamond cannot make it,,,,but drogba and anelka do well as a pair....manu didn't do half bad but they need more inspiration than just owen.....anycase, this is an unecessary game....