Source: Eurosport
Martinez denies Ferguson criticism
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has "categorically denied" that he suggested the Football Association are afraid to punish Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. [LNB] Martinez was reported to have claimed the FA were almost "apologising" to Ferguson for sanctioning the Scot over his comments that referee Alan Wiley was unfit to do his job. [LNB] But the Wigan boss insists he never made any comments about Ferguson and released a statement through the League Managers' Association on Wednesday which read: "Wigan Athletic manager, Roberto Mart?z, has categorically denied making the comments about Sir Alex Ferguson that have been attributed to him in a number of media reports. Martinez has referred the matter to the League Managers Association."[LNB] Ferguson has admitted to the FA's charge of improper conduct and has asked for a personal hearing.
