Ferguson warned over ref comments

ALEX FERGUSON has been warned to his future conduct by the Football Association after a charge of improper conduct against the Manchester United manager was found to be proven.

The charge related to comments made following a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford on April 24 when Ferguson suggested there were “sinister” reasons behind referee Neale Barry’s failure to award United a penalty.

Ferguson denied the charge and requested a personal hearing which was held yesterday.