Is Sir Alex Ferguson Losing The Plot?
• Attempting to shift the blame from his players poor performances, Fergie has yet again critized a match official. • Ferguson’s team selection not as weak as you may think. Sir Alex has come out yet again and criticized a refereeing decision when his players performances were ultimately to blame in Manchester United’s 0-1 shock loss to Leeds United in the FA Cup third round. A highly organized and “we wanted it more” performance coupled with a Jermaine Beckford first half goal was enough to see off the three time league champions and European Cup winners of 2008. Questions soon surfaced as to if Ferguson should have picked a stronger team at home to former English giants Leeds United. In review, Fergie’s team selection could have been stronger, but in all actuality the team was quite similar to the United team that tonked West Ham United in the league at Upton Park recently, 4-0. In fact, six United starters from that rain-soaked match on December 5th started Sunday against Leeds – Ro
