Ferguson during Man Utd's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea |
The FA have given Sir Alex Ferguson a Five-Match touchline ban due to his improper conduct towards referee Martin Atkinson during his side, Manchester United, loss against Chelsea earlier this month. The ban starts on the 22nd March and runs through Manchester United's FA Cup Semi-Final match against rival, Manchester City. They have also fined Sir Alex £30,000 because of his actions.