Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney charged over Sky Sports TV rant
[LNB]Wayne Rooney is facing a two-game ban that will rule him out of the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City after being hit by an FA charge on Monday for his foul-mouthed outburst at Upton Park. [LNB]The Manchester United striker has been accused of using 'offensive, insulting and/or abusive language' for aiming obscenities into one of Sky's touchline cameras moments after completing a hat-trick in Saturday's win at West Ham. [LNB]Read Martin Samuel's verdict: It's hard to avoid whiff of hypocrisy in FA charge[LNB] Swear box: Wayne Rooneytook the shine off his hat-trick with a foul-mouthed rant directed at the TV cameras[LNB]The FA's hardline decision to clamp down on Rooney comes in the week Sportsmail launchedour Stamp It Out campaign, itself sparked by Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore's demand for better player behaviour. [LNB]But it will enrage United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, already fuming at his own five-match touchline ban and fine for a blast at referee Martin Atkinson. [LNB]Rooney has until 6pm on Tuesday to accept a two-game ban which would automatically rule him out of Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham and the Wembley clash against City a week later.[LNB] Volley of abuse: Rooney swears at the camera - and a live television audience of millions - after scoring his third goal [LNB][LNB] Alternatively, he can contest the charge or the severity of the punishment and have his case heard by an independent regulatory commission on Wednesday.[LNB] However, under the FA's new fast-track rules, Rooney would not be granted a personal hearing or be represented before the commission, which also has the power to increase the suspension. [LNB]United will make a final decision this morning but could be prepared to gamble on losing Rooney for an extra game against Newcastle in a bid for a one-game ban so he faces City. [LNB] [LNB] Previous form: Rooney unleashes a tirade at Green Point stadium after England's dismal draw with Algeria[LNB]Ferguson is likely to respond today at a press conference for tomorrow's Champions League quarter-final clash at Chelsea. [LNB]Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp called Rooney a 'silly boy' last night, admitting he was at a loss to explain the England striker's behaviour. [LNB]'Why is he so angry?' said Redknapp. 'I don't remember Bobby Charlton doing that when he smashed one in from 30 yards, or Jimmy Greaves when he scored. [LNB]'Why have some of these young playersgot to be so angry with the world? They're getting hundreds of thousands right manager to bring his game on, to keep his temperament incheck. [LNB] Wayne's World: The United striker has until 6pm on Tuesday to respond to the charge [LNB]'But Wayne Rooney is Wayne Rooney andhe sometimes does things which are not savoury, which should not happen, and you have to pay the consequences.[LNB] 'I do know the player, the manager and everybody behind the scenes at Manchester United work hard on discipline and this kind of thing but when it happens you have to hold your hands up and accept it.' [LNB]There was some better news for Ferguson last night as it emerged defender Rio Ferdinand could play in tomorrow's Champions League clash, despite fears he would miss the rest of the season with a calf injury. [LNB] Martin Samuel: It's hard to avoid whiff of hypocrisy in Rooney's FA charge Graham Poll: About time Roo! FA finally show some backbone after charging United striker Rooney ready for title run-in after United move step closer to 19th crownAll the latest Manchester United FC news, features and opinionMartin Samuel: Wayne Rooney seems a man motivated only by vengeance and spite [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Martin Samuel, Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp, Rio Ferdinand, Jimmy Greaves, Martin Atkinson Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom, Algeria
