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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 11:24:40 GMT
Sorry if already posted.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Rafael Benitez of being "ridiculous".
Liverpool's boss claimed Ferguson goes unpunished for criticising referees and even suggested United are a "bit scared" of the Premier League leaders.
"There was a lot of venom in what he has said," responded Ferguson. "I don't understand where it has come from.
"When he reflects on it he must realise what he is saying is ridiculous. He is obviously disturbed about something."
Ferguson refused to discuss Benitez's comments in too much detail, preferring instead to bask in his side's 3-0 win over Chelsea.
Following Sunday's impressive win at Old Trafford, third-placed United have closed the gap on Liverpool to five points, with two games in hand.
Benitez launched his attack on Ferguson during an extraordinary four-minute monologue in a news conference on Friday and also said he believed the Scot was nervous because Liverpool are top of the league.
"We had a Respect campaign meeting and I said forget it because Mr Ferguson is 'killing' the referees," said the Spaniard.
He added that Ferguson is "the only manager who will not be punished" for verbally attacking referees and also claimed that Ferguson and his United support staff intimidate match officials.
An unrepentant Benitez launched a fresh attack on Ferguson following Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Stoke on Saturday, suggesting the United boss may be "a little bit scared" of the Merseyside club's title challenge.
"In 20 years, nobody could say these things but maybe they think the same as me," stated Benitez. "I don't regret it."
His actions, seemingly triggered by Ferguson's assertion that nerves may affect Liverpool's title challenge, have provoked huge debate, while the Football Association is set to review Benitez's comments before deciding whether to take any action against him.
But the Liverpool manager claims he has received plenty of support.
"I can guarantee a lot of people have sent a lot of messages, not to me but to our staff and a lot of people in Liverpool," he revealed.
"It is one person saying what everyone wants to say but I was not thinking about what people think, I was thinking about my club and Mr Ferguson's comments on Liverpool this season. You can understand why."
When asked if he thought Ferguson was nervous, Benitez replied: "Clearly. Maybe he is a little bit scared.
"He is talking too much about Liverpool. He has to think about his own team, the problems they have and all the things they are doing.
Dont understand where it came from or wont understand where it came from?
Wake up Fergie, the whole country see's what you and your club are doing
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 11:25:58 GMT
Another United thread.
Great!! ;D
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 11:29:25 GMT
another fuckwit comment, great.
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 11:31:33 GMT
another fuckwit comment, great. Why are you obsessed with Manchester United, lew86? |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 11:35:55 GMT
Im not mate, I’ve posted something I saw for others to view on a football forum.
I have concern for the F.A that they continually manipulated by McUnited, and I'm glad Mr. Coates and Mr. Bernitez have the guts to stand up and say something about it.
Why are you obsessed with Stoke City kd?
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 11:38:30 GMT
Im not mate, I’ve posted something I saw for others to view on a football forum. I have concern for the F.A that they continually manipulated by McUnited, and I'm glad Mr. Coates and Mr. Bernitez have the guts to stand up and say something about it. Why are you obsessed with Stoke City kd? How are they manipulated, you fool? ;D |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 11:42:46 GMT
I suggest you read rafa's comments mate becuause if you take your red tinted glasses off, there is acutally some truth behind it
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 11:43:29 GMT
Why are you obsessed with Stoke City kd? |
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 11:46:59 GMT
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Post by anfieldred(and white) on Jan 12, 2009 11:53:40 GMT
another fuckwit comment, great. Why are you obsessed with Manchester United, lew86? ironic coming from a Manc who lives on a stoke web site. |
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 11:54:16 GMT
Why are you obsessed with Manchester United, lew86? ironic coming from a Manc who lives on a stoke web site. What are you doing here again, anfieldred? |
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Post by anfieldred(and white) on Jan 12, 2009 11:58:06 GMT
ironic coming from a Manc who lives on a stoke web site. What are you doing here again, anfieldred? yep teed you up for that one... Originally to talk about Saturdays game. Latterly its the irrepressible desire to enter into dialogue with a Manchester United mentalist. You make a good point though - i must go and re-appear only when football dictates that i do so........ |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 12:03:05 GMT
Wenger doesnt think so? Thats a man to take seriously. So two people who disagree against the rest of the country?
Half truths and dis-information? what a load of bollocks. Forgive me if im not a big follower of what the tabloids say.
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Post by eddiecurrent on Jan 12, 2009 12:03:18 GMT
What are you doing here again, anfieldred? yep teed you up for that one... Originally to talk about Saturdays game. Latterly its the irrepressible desire to enter into dialogue with a Manchester United mentalist. You make a good point though - i must go and re-appear only when football dictates that i do so........ Anfieldred Dont let a dillusional Manc force you off this board. If you want to talk about footie without being offensive then i'm sure that no-one has a problem you being on here. KD on the otherhand........... |
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 12:05:09 GMT
Half truths and dis-information? what a load of bollocks. Forgive me if im not a big follower of what the tabloids say. So you disagree with the 'FACTS' written in that article but not with the ones on Benitez piece of paper? Brilliant. The delusion continues. ;D |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 12:17:10 GMT
Is that your catchphrase? Along with this being your favourite site?
despite your love for your club, you have failed on any threads to give valid arguments that are even remotely plausable that credit, beside that link.
I'm giving up trying to argue mate, nothing i say will be a valid critism towards your beloved.
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Post by boscfc on Jan 12, 2009 12:18:08 GMT
Is our pet mankey still here? Oh what fun  |
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 12:18:18 GMT
Is that your catchphrase? Along with this being your favourite site? despite your love for your club, you have failed on any threads to give valid arguments that are even remotely plausable, beside that link. I'm giving up trying to argue mate, nothing i say will be a valid critism towards your beloved. Read the article in the link I provided and try and argue against THOSE points. Go on, I dare ya. ;D |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 12:22:33 GMT
I have mate. I'm sure many of the lads and lasses on here can point out things that prove Rafa's and indeed our own criticism of your holyess correct.
Personally, I've lost patience. Congratulations.
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 12:26:26 GMT
I have mate. I'm sure many of the lads and lasses on here can point out things that prove Rafa's and indeed our own criticism of your holyess correct. Personally, I've lost patience. Congratulations. I can see argument and discussion are not your strong points, lew86. Oh well, I'm pleased you read that article ;D |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 12:35:17 GMT
like the fact you always have to have the last word.
When was the last argument and discussion you put your point across mate?
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 12:37:06 GMT
like the fact you always have to have the last word. When was the last argument and discussion you put your point across mate? This one. I take it I won, because you couldn't answer. ;D |
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Post by th05 on Jan 12, 2009 12:38:23 GMT
He rules the off the pitch battles to be fair. I can't wait until he retires so we can watch Uniteds decline.
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Post by lew86 on Jan 12, 2009 12:44:08 GMT
If it makes you happy mate.
What I meant to say was YOUR argument, not something posted from a newspaper?
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Post by kd on Jan 12, 2009 12:49:20 GMT
If it makes you happy mate. What I meant to say was YOUR argument, not something posted from a newspaper? Er.......what was your first post in this thread again? ;D ;D |
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Post by vestanpance on Jan 12, 2009 12:49:57 GMT
Nice name kd, taken after your bulldyke hero, one presumes?
As for Ferguson, the man is a twat, and gets no better with age. The undeniable fact is that he is a magnificent manager, but as a human being, there is much to dislike. The fact he is knighted annoys me immensely given he gives fuck all to the game, and at 70 the sight of him limping after a referee to berate him after he dares to give a decision against them is in equal parts, undignified & faintly embarrassing. A brilliant ambassador for the game he is not.
Despite being more successful, he will never be remembered with the same respect and fondness that the likes of Busby, Shankley, Fagin, Paisley & Clough enjoy. So whilst he basks in the glory of a brilliant career, we can all take solace in the fact that when all is said and done, Ferguson is a grade A cunter.
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Post by crowey on Jan 12, 2009 13:13:19 GMT
VP - I wholeheartedly endorse everything you have said. Apart from all that, what about the way he err..... manipulates (bribes) the FA to make sure that refs are lenient towards The Shit. Just look at the game on Boxing Day. They should have been down to nine men. I counted three "f*** offs" alone towards the linesman (assistant referee) after Rooney tried to behead Ab Faye. Then the Ferrari-crashing ponce trying to break Wilko's leg. No wonder he gave it to him right up the arse - unfortunately getting sent off in the process
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Post by twigginater on Jan 12, 2009 15:29:22 GMT
See the thing is, I'm a Man United fan, but I do believe that Fergie is often posted in a negative light, when really he could be a nice man. First of all there's the fact people like Pulis have said Fergie is in contact with him a lot, he helps out a lot with lower league clubs. I think Shawcross was sold to you for a cut price fee to ensure he got more football and not languishing in our reserves. Players like Bellion claim Fergie still rings up every now and then to check how he's doing, and I heard Shawcross say that he's still intouch with the Man United training regime. Sure he winds referees up, but to suggest he's wholly favoured by the media is unfair. Sure Rooney does look like he gets preferential treatment from the referee, but I've got a feeling that's becaus ehe's a high profile ENglish player. Sometimes I'd even book him for dissent  But then you look at 8 months to Rio, 4 match ban for Evra, and he's the only manager to have more than a one match ban this season I think. Some of the penalties United face can be said to be harsh. |
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But then you look at 8 months to Rio, 4 match ban for Evra, and he's the only manager to have more than a one match ban this season I think. Some of the penalties United face can be said to be harsh.
