Ferguson defends Vidic over clash

Published : 29 Mar 2010 17:42:09

Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Nemanja Vidic after the FA decided to take no action over his challenge on Bolton's Johan Elmander on Saturday.Elmander needed five stitches in a head wound after contesting a header with the Manchester United defender. After the 4-0 loss at the Reebok, incensed Bolton manager Owen Coyle described it as a "terrible challenge". But United boss Ferguson said: "His eyes were on the ball - I would have been amazed if the FA had charged him." After the match, Coyl.... read more