Fergie accepts FA charge

// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accepted a charge of improper conduct after his comments regarding referee Alan Wiley. In his post-match interview after the Red Devils' late draw with Sunderland at Old Trafford at the beginning of October, the Scot suggested Wiley was not physically fit.The Football Association, which has been running a Respect campaign, therefore decided to take action against the United boss.Ferguson has admitted the charge and has requested a personal hearing, for which a date has yet to be set.The referees' union, Prospect, has called for the 67-year-old to be handed a lengthy touchline ban and fine.Ferguson was also critical of referee Andre Marriner following United's defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, suggesting the match official lacked the necessary experience.

Source: SKY_Sports