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Fergie banned after Wiley blast
Manchester United, 14:50, November 12, 2009 ,
Sir Alex Ferguson has been hit with a four-match touchline ban, two of which are suspended until the end of next season.
The punishment was dished out as the Manchester United boss attended an FA Regulatory Commission hearing in London today following his outburst at referee Alan Wiley.
Ferguson, who has also been fined £20,000, will now have to watch from the stands when the Reds take on Everton and Portsmouth after the international break.
Commission chairman Peter Griffiths QC told the FA's website: "Each member of the Commission recognised Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements and stature within the game.
"Having said that, it was made clear to Sir Alex that with such stature comes increased responsibilities.
"The Commission considered his admitted remarks, in the context in which they were made, were not just improper but were grossly improper and wholly inappropriate. He should never have said what he did say."