Ferguson hits back over Moruinho's
jibes
Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stinging attack on Jose Mourinho
and says he is 'surprised' the Chelsea boss has not been called to
account for his claims this season.
In the past week alone, Mourinho has claimed Premier League games
are now being played to 'new rules', stating Chelsea were denied a
clear penalty at Newcastle on Sunday, while United had not conceded
two against Sheffield United and Middlesbrough.
Although Mourinho did not accuse any individuals, or outline who he
felt was responsible for the 'rule change', it left Ferguson
feeling the Blues manager was questioning the integrity of the
English game.
Then, to further fan the flames, Mourinho labelled fellow
countryman Cristiano Ronaldo 'a liar' after the Portugal winger
launched his own counter-attack, claiming the former Porto chief
cannot accept failure.
Now Ferguson has entered the debate, leaving Mourinho in no doubt
he does not think much of his present behaviour.
'Jose Mourinho seems to be on some sort of personal crusade about
regulations,' observed the Scot.
'I am surprised no action has been taken against him. He just seems
to go on, and on, and on. Everybody gets bad decisions, you just
have to get on with it.
'He is saying our game is suspicious. That is wrong.
'He abused Barcelona in the past, a Swedish referee (Anders Frisk),
a German referee (Markus Merk) and the other night he said
Liverpool players were going to hunt down Didier Drogba to get him
booked. That is very disappointing.
'As for Cristiano Ronaldo, everyone is entitled to have a comment
or opinion. That doesn't mean to say they are liars.
'He is on about changing regulations. Who is doing it? The FA? The
Premier League? UEFA?'
Ferguson also said he hoped Everton boss David Moyes would call off
his legal row with Wayne Rooney.
Moyes has launched proceedings against Rooney over comments the
England striker made about his former manager in his autobiography
'Wayne Rooney - My Life So Far'.
The Everton manager claims Rooney alleged he had betrayed the
player's trust and confidence by leaking sensitive personal
information to the press.
The Scot felt so angered at the allegations, which he believes
injured his professional and personal reputation, and caused him
serious embarrassment and distress, he decided to pursue the matter
with the courts and launched formal proceedings last week.
As it presently stands there appears no likelihood of either party
backing down.
However, Ferguson is hoping the matter can be sorted out
quickly.
'I am not sure where it stands at the moment but it is not nice to
read about it,' he said.
'I am sure David Moyes will be getting proper legal advice I am
sure, but I wish the case was dropped. I don't think it does anyone
any good.'
