Wanker of the Week: Sir Alex Ferguson

Published by William | Filed under Football (aka soccer)

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After what was nothing short of a disappointing draw at Old Trafford this weekend against Sunderland, the ever-so-elegant United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, spent a moment outside of his chivalrous ways in frustration to publicly lambast 49-year old FA referee Alan Wiley for not being fit enough for the pace of Saturday’s match. Sir Alex is one of football’s most heralded and respected figures however, this unnecessary outburst is certainly nothing new from the knight himself, who has a reputation for publicly voicing his dismay for referees differing opinions.

Bashing referees is a part of football, as with any sport. Coaches, players, and fans alike are all going to have their opinions on the difficult, split-second decisions that referees must make. However, is it just me, or does it bug the hell out of you when god himself, Sir Alex, does it? It seems that every time the result does not end in the Red Devils’ favor, there is some excuse from the boss, most always pertaining to the referees. Why can’t the man own up to United’s shortcomings like one should when defeated? Furthermore, we the people, let him get away with it every time because he is the one, the only, Sir Alex. If he were a true knight, one of honor and nobility, he should admit that the real problem is that United is not the team they were. He should continue from there saying that they are lucky to be where they are with some of the close calls they have had this season, already. Furthermore, to take his pissing and moaning to an all new level and personally criticize one for not being fit, just shows what a spoiled rotten, no-good poor sport he truly is. I would pay good money to see his grey haired, old geezer self get out there and run a few kilometers for 90 minutes! That has to be the most absurd part of it all. I’m willing to bet he couldn’t even run 1 km without fainting. The bottom line is, Sir Alex, you are the face of Manchester United, the English Premiership, and the sport of football across the globe. What kind of message are you sending to kids about sportsmanship, huh? Please quit your wining. It’s painful to listen to. Good day……Sir.