‘Wee club’ Newcastle suffer Fergie fury

Alex Ferguson has launched an astonishing tirade at “wee club” Newcastle and their manager Alan Pardew, who he has accused of being “the worst” at haranguing referees.

The Manchester United boss has also accused Pardew of “forgetting the help” he offered him at difficult stages of his managerial career.

Ferguson has been the centre of attention since his march on to the Old Trafford pitch on St Stephen’s Day to condemn referee Mike Dean for awarding Newcastle’s controversial second goal in United’s 4-3 win.