Source: PA
United disappointed by failed Rooney appeal
Manchester United have expressed their "disappointment" at confirmation Wayne Rooney must serve a two-match ban for his four-letter reaction to scoring a hat-trick at West Ham on Saturday.
However, the Red Devils are vowing to put the storm of controversy behind them in their Treble quest.
The Football Association confirmed on Thursday that Rooney had failed in an effort to reduce a two-match suspension, meaning he will miss Saturday's Premier League encounter with Fulham, plus the FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City at Wembley on April 16.
"Manchester United is clearly very disappointed with the decision," said a statement issued by the Old Trafford outfit.
"The club put forward a very strong case to have the punishment reduced, which was unsuccessful.
"Wayne apologised immediately after the match and the club now wishes to move to on to what hopefully will be a very exciting conclusion to the season."
