Alex Ferguson denies FA misconduct charge
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Sir Alex Ferguson has denied a Football Association charge over comments he made about an official after Manchester United's Premier League game at Spurs.
The Manchester United boss, 71, accused assistant referee Simon Beck of failing to give Wayne Rooney a "clear" penalty.
The FA asked Ferguson to explain his comments and charged him on Tuesday.
He has requested a paper hearing, which means he will send a written submission rather than appearing in person. The FA is yet to decide the hearing's date.
Ferguson had until Friday afternoon to reply to the charge, which came as a result of comments made during a post-match interview on 20 January at White Hart Lane.
The Scot had appeared incensed after his side had their request for a spot-kick turned down prior to Clint Dempsey striking an injury-time equaliser for Spurs in the 1-1 draw.


















































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