A full Alex Ferguson retraction would end Alan Wiley row says referees union

16 November 2009 01:54
Referees are ready to drop their threat to sue Sir Alex Ferguson if he admits that Alan Wiley is fit enough for the Barclays Premier League. [LNB]The referees' union, Prospect, are to write to the Manchester United manager in a bid to end the row that has seen him banned from the touchline for two matches. [LNB]Ferguson is understood to have written to Wiley but did not withdraw the questioning of his fitness. [LNB] Anger: Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at referee Alan Wiley [LNB] Fergie banned: But refs are livid as Man United boss is hit by 'wrist-slap'DES KELLY: Hounding Sir Alex Ferguson is an awful ProspectGraham Poll: The Official Line - Sir Alex Ferguson's verdict is a total shamEXCLUSIVE: Words you thought you'd never hear Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson say: I AM GUILTY! Prospect leader Alan Leighton said: 'It's up to Alan, but if there wasa full retraction he would probably say it is time to move on.'[LNB]After a three-hour hearing at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London lastThursday, Ferguson emerged with a four-match touchline ban, two gamessuspended until the end of next season, and a £20,000 fine.[LNB]Fergusonsaid Wiley 'just wasn't fit enough' to officiate in the BarclaysPremier League after United's 2-2 home draw with Sunderland last month.[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People:Alex FergusonPlaces:London

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