Carlos Queiroz has issued an apology for comments he
made about a Birmingham City player following United's FA Cup
defeat to Portsmouth.
The Reds' assistant manager was voicing his concern about referees
not protecting skilful players when he referred to Martin Taylor,
the Birmingham defender sent off for a foul on Arsenal striker
Eduardo in a much-publicised incident last month.
Queiroz has since reviewed his remarks. He told ManUtd.com
today:
"I am deeply sorry if my comments, made when emotions were running
high after the Portsmouth game, were misconstrued.
"Everyone at Manchester United knows that Martin Taylor is not that
type of player.
"All I sought to say was that in the modern game, because of its
speed, we need to have more vigilance on mistimed
tackles.
"I apologise for any upset my remarks may have caused.”
