Source: Eurosport
Ferguson not hopeful over Fletcher appeal
Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect Manchester United to be successful in their attempt to get Darren Fletcher's Champions League final ban overturned.[LNB]Fletcher was sent off during the semi-final win over Arsenal after sending Cesc Fabregas flying inside the penalty area.[LNB]Even Ferguson admitted he thought Italian referee Roberto Rosetti had got the decision spot on, only to then see a replay that proved Fletcher had flicked the ball away from Arsenal's captain before flattening him.[LNB]Although there is no appeals process, United have now written to UEFA, pleading Fletcher's case on compassionate grounds.[LNB]However, Ferguson admits there is little hope for his fellow countryman and said: "I am not optimistic at all.[LNB]"We have to do it for Darren and sometimes in these situations, you never know. But I don't think it will be overturned. The referee made an honest decision."
