Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly set to be hit by a five game touchline ban for criticizing referee Alan Wiley after his side’s recent 2-2 draw with Sunderland at Old Trafford.
The Scot branded the referee “unfit” following the game although he has since apologized for his comments, admitting he was trying to detract from a poor performance from his side.
However, it appears that apology may not be enough to save him from a heavy penalty with both the Mail on Sunday and the Sunday Mirror reporting that the Scot will be banned from the touchline for five games.
Indeed the Sunday Mirror claims that the Football Association are “determined to take a firm stance” against the United manager who will discover tomorrow whether he is to be charged with improper conduct for his comments.
Of course this is not the first time that the 67-year-old has been banned from the dugout after criticising a referee’s performance.
In both 2003 and 2007 he was hit with a two-game ban and should the Sunday press prove correct, he could be set for some more time sitting in the stands.
he should be banned
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