Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed The FA informed him that Wayne
Rooney would escape suspension for his pre-season red card in
Amsterdam.
England's governing body upheld referee Ruud Bossen's decision to
dismiss Paul Scholes and Rooney in the game against Porto at the
start of August.
Club captain Gary Neville was highly critical of the outcome of the
club's appeal, as the United duo are now set to miss the
forthcoming Premiership games against Charlton Athletic, Watford
and Tottenham Hotspur through suspension.
Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Neil Mellor were not punished
after being sent off in the same tournament off in the same
tournament three years ago and United feel they are being singled
out.
But Ferguson has reacted with more bemusement than anger though,
and has taken a drastic decision regarding the club's future
involvement in the competition.
"I am not so much disappointed as surprised," said the Scot.
"The FA told us nothing was going to happen to Wayne and they were
actually briefing people the same thing. I do not know what has
happened in between them telling us that and reaching the
decision.
"We are disappointed but we just have to get on with it. That is
the nature of our club.
"In these situations it is down to the referee. You hope common
sense is going to prevail.
"Instead he has reported it, then it has gone through the official
channels and The FA have decided to take it up.
"We have the players to cover and there is nothing we can do about
it now but one thing is for sure, we will not be playing in the
Amsterdam Tournament again, you can bet your life on that."
Scholes and Rooney are both set to play in the season opener
against Fulham live on Prem Plus on Sunday and Ferguson will be
hoping they can successfully carry the team to victory before their
three-match bans hit on Wednesday.
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