LONDON: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will not be punished for his confrontation with the officials during his side’s 4-3 win over Newcastle United, the Football Association said yesterday.
Ferguson berated referee Mike Dean and two of his assistants at half-time of Wednesday’s game, after being angered that Newcastle’s second goal -- a Jonny Evans own goal -- was given despite Papiss Cisse being in an offside position.
Ferguson felt Dean should not have over-ruled his assistant, Jake Collin, who initially raised his flag for offside, and berated both men, as well as fourth official Neil Swarbrick, as the teams re-emerged for the second half at Old Trafford.
The FA said no action would be taken against the United manager because Dean made no reference to the confrontation in his report on the match. AFP
