Ferguson raps 'churlish' Shearer

Alex Ferguson has delivered a withering put-down to Alan Shearer over the referee row that erupted after Manchester United’s defeat of Newcastle at St James’ Park last Sunday.

Shearer was furious that referee Mike Dean let Wayne Rooney get away with a push on Magpies’ defender Andy O’Brien in the attack that ended with United getting the vital penalty which put them on their way to a 3-1 win.