A full Alex Ferguson retraction would end Alan Wiley row says referees union

Published: 16 Nov 2009 - 01:54:17

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A full Alex Ferguson retraction would end Alan Wiley row says referees union

Referees are ready to drop their threat to sue Sir Alex Ferguson if he admits that Alan Wiley is fit enough for the Barclays Premier League. The referees' union, Prospect, are to write to the Manchester United manager in a bid to end the row that has seen him banned from the touchline for two matches. Ferguson is understood to have written to Wiley but did not withdraw the questioning of his fitness. Anger: Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at referee Alan Wiley Fergie banned: But refs are livid as Man United boss is hit by 'wrist-slap'DES KELLY: Hounding Sir Alex Ferguson is an awful ProspectGraham Poll: The Official Line - Sir Alex Ferguson's verdict is a total shamEXCLUSIVE: Words you thought you'd never hear Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson say: I AM GUILTY! Prospect leader Alan Leighton said: 'It's up to Alan, but if there wasa full retraction he would probably say it is time to move on.' After a three-hour hearing at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London lastThursday, Ferguson emerged with a four-match touchline ban, two gamessuspended until the end of next season, and a £20,000 fine. Fergusonsaid Wiley 'just wasn't fit enough' to officiate in the BarclaysPremier League after United's 2-2 home draw with Sunderland last month. Explore more:People:Alex FergusonPlaces:London