Forget Souey ... Fergie First For Sack?

Last updated : 27 September 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor

While the Jock can, for once, relax knowing he will no be sacked this week, Arsene Wenger has come to the defence of his old foe from Old Trafford and says the abuse directed towards Sir Alex Ferguson from a section of the Manchester United supporters is ``horrendous'' and ``nearly unbelievable''.

In the aftermath of Saturday's 2-1 home Premiership defeat to Blackburn, the most successful manager in the history of British football trudged down the tunnel with the jeers of United's own fans ringing in his ears.

The Scot bore the weight of anger as growing criticism over his team's tactics and the surprising omission of Wayne Rooney saw tempers in the stands boil over.

While there is no love lost between the two rival managers who have battled it out both on the pitch and via mind games down the years, Wenger feels Ferguson deserves more respect from United supporters.

"You know I am not his best friend, but I found it really appalling,'' the Frenchman said. "Of course like the players we are only as a good as our last game, but what this guy has done for the club, I find it horrendous and nearly unbelievable.''