Ferguson not hopeful over Fletcher appeal

Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect Manchester United to be successful in their attempt to get Darren Fletcher's Champions League final ban overturned.Fletcher was sent off during the semi-final win over Arsenal after sending Cesc Fabregas flying inside the penalty area.Even Ferguson admitted he thought Italian referee Roberto Rosetti had got the decision spot on, only to then see a replay that proved Fletcher had flicked the ball away from Arsenal's captain before flattening him.Although there is no appeals process, United have now written to UEFA, pleading Fletcher's case on compassionate grounds.However, Ferguson admits there is little hope for his fellow countryman and said: "I am not optimistic at all."We have to do it for Darren and sometimes in these situations, you never know. But I don't think it will be overturned. The referee made an honest decision."

Source: Eurosport