Source: Daily_Mail
United legend blasts 'farcical' Rooney sending off and rues reffing hell
Manchester United[LNB]legend Paddy Crerand has leaped to the defence of Wayne Rooney who was sent-off at Fulham [LNB]after hurling the ball in the direction of referee Phil Dowd.[LNB]The former Old Trafford midfielder said: 'We have a situation in England at the moment where we have the worst referees God ever created. The Paul Scholes sending-off decision, you couldn't argue with that. [LNB] Throwing it all away: Rooney chucks the ball at Fulham[LNB]Crerand[LNB]'But the Rooney dismissal was a farce. United are losing, he wants toget on with the game, he picks the ball up and hurls it about 40 yardsstraight to Jonny Evans.[LNB]'I know the referee's in that vicinity but it landed straight at Evans' feet. And the referee sent him off.[LNB]'I think referees want to do something to be noticed and get their photo in the papers. The sending-off of Rooney got him noticed. They talk about respect but referees have got to earn it.' Fulham 2 Manchester United 0: Petulant pair fail to help Fergie's title cause[LNB]Revealed: United face 68 games to land a famous five while Euro rivals take a breather[LNB]Don't thank me! Hodgson warns United's title rivals that Fulham are gunning for them too[LNB]Benitez demands five-star Liverpool pile the pressure on Manchester United[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB]
