Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was disappointed with
Darren Fletcher's dismissal in their Champions League victory at
Arsenal.
But Ferguson will not be demanding the official looks again at
the incident which the United boss described as a "tragedy" and
which was the one sour note on a glorious night for Manchester
United as they beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates to clinch a 4-1
aggregate victory in a dramatic semi-final.
United now go to Rome on May 27 in a bid to become the first
side to successfully defend their Champions League title.
But unless there is an unprecedented decision by UEFA Fletcher
will not be there after he was adjudged to have brought down Cesc
Fabregas in the penalty area.
Ferguson said: "He's (Fletcher) disappointed and he should be
disappointed.
"He's one of the most honest players in the game and to miss the
final, it's a tragedy. He was distraught.
"In respect to the referee in this situation he might look at it
himself without anyone asking him.
"We shouldn't ask him. He's competent and fair enough to look at
it himself possibly.
"Apparently, you can't appeal and if that's the case it's
disappointing for the boy."
Arsenal manager Arsenal Wenger also insisted the red card was
"very harsh" after television pictures clearly showed Fletcher
played the ball cleanly.
