Fergie faces misconduct hearing

Alex Ferguson faces a Football Association hearing today into a charge of misconduct for being abusive to match officials during Manchester United’s Premiership clash at Newcastle in August.

The United chief was sent into the stands after blasting a touchline tirade at fourth official Jeff Winter.

Ferguson was furious that referee Uriah Rennie failed to penalise Andy O’Brien after the Newcastle defender’s challenge on Ryan Giggs when he was clear on goal.

He leapt from his seat in the dug-out and angrily booted a ball before remonstrating with Winter.

Ferguson requested a personal hearing and could be forced to serve a touchline ban for the first time in his life if found guilty.