kopite
16-05-2003, 14:10
There was a major talking point at Goodison Park last Sunday
afternoon as referee Mike Riley was controversionally left out of the
medal ceremony as Manchester United claimed the Premiership
trophy.
Riley, who awarded United the 7th penalty he has given them this
season, and who has also sent off four opposition players, fumed
"It's ridiculous. I've done more to earn them that trophy than
probably anyone except Van Nistelrooy. And he wouldn't have that
Golden Boot either if it wasn't for the seven penalties I've given him.
I'm really disappointed and will be taking this up with the referee's
union".
However, it is reported that United manager Alex Ferguson is
privately disappointed with the official's performances over the
season and thinks they should've had "at least ten penalties" from
him. Reports are circulating that the Scot is considering removing
Riley from the Old Trafford payroll and signing Andy D'Urso as
replacement.
afternoon as referee Mike Riley was controversionally left out of the
medal ceremony as Manchester United claimed the Premiership
trophy.
Riley, who awarded United the 7th penalty he has given them this
season, and who has also sent off four opposition players, fumed
"It's ridiculous. I've done more to earn them that trophy than
probably anyone except Van Nistelrooy. And he wouldn't have that
Golden Boot either if it wasn't for the seven penalties I've given him.
I'm really disappointed and will be taking this up with the referee's
union".
However, it is reported that United manager Alex Ferguson is
privately disappointed with the official's performances over the
season and thinks they should've had "at least ten penalties" from
him. Reports are circulating that the Scot is considering removing
Riley from the Old Trafford payroll and signing Andy D'Urso as
replacement.