Al Fayed slams FA, Premier League and refs

Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed last night launched a scathing attack on the bodies in control of English football, demanding a review of both refereeing practices and the decision-making process.

Al Fayed has spoken out after the recent 1-0 loss at Manchester United, where Danny Murphy was bundled over a minute from time but 27-year-old referee Michael Oliver waved away the penalty claims.

In a statement on the club’s website, Al Fayed said: “The FA’s problem in addressing this pivotal situation is that it has too much power.