The Premier League and Sir Alex Ferguson appear on a collision course after the Manchester United manager maintained his stance of not giving interviews to the BBC.
After United played Fulham on Sunday, Ferguson was expected to end his boycott of speaking to the corporation, which dates back to 2004, amid pressure from the Premier League and League Managers' Association.
But the United manager has opted to continue his current position with assistant Mike Phelan available to provide analysis and comment should the BBC request it.
The Premier League reacted with disappointment to the news.
A statement from the governing body read: "The Premier League is disappointed that the BBC and Manchester United have, as yet, been unable to resolve the issue of Sir Alex Ferguson providing post-match interviews.
"We will, of course, continue to monitor the situation and offer any help deemed necessary by either party to try and help remedy the situation.
"However, this is a breach of Premier League rules and the board will consider the appropriate course of action at their next meeting scheduled for late September."
I should have added to the thread "with the BBC",but heres the ORANGE Sport write up !!
-- Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:24 pm --
Now call me a sceptic,but why hasn`t his son or Fergie, ever tried to sue the BBC for their coverage of these so called "Illegal Dealings" ??
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!
History I know,but this twat is a joke and a law unto himself.
About time so-one stuck one on the old fart.
-- Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:27 pm --
dw7 said:
Me or Fergie ???