Rio adds to woe as Fergie accepts ban

THE English FA have confirmed Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson will not appeal his five-game touchline ban.

Ferguson received the punishment on Wednesday for his comments about referee Martin Atkinson following the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.

But with doubts about Rio Ferdinand’s fitness and whether or not the centre-back will play again this season, the United boss already has other things to worry about.