Kinnear And Fergie Spark FA Outburst!

Last updated : 11 November 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Ferguson was charged with improper conduct last week for coming onto the pitch to remonstrate with match official Mike Dean, while Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear is likely to face similar action after labelling Martin Atkinson "a Mickey Mouse referee".

FA director of governance Jonathan Hall said: "It has been disappointing to witness various incidents of managers publicly criticising referees over the past few weeks.

"The FA will seek to meet with the LMA and individual managers regarding the Respect programme as soon as possible and offer them a further opportunity to raise any concerns.

"The LMA were fully involved in the pre-season consultation and we welcome their continued support for the programme.

"We accept that it can be very frustrating for managers when an incorrect decision is taken, but no referee does so deliberately, just as players and managers do not deliberately make mistakes.

"It is easy to support officials when a decision goes your way, the real test is the ability to show understanding when a call goes against you.

"There are already various official channels for managers to provide their views on refereeing performances and managers are actively encouraged to use these channels rather than criticising referees through the media."