Warnock reveals Ferguson apology after Blades’ relegation
By Simon Stone
NEIL WARNOCK has claimed Alex Ferguson apologised to him over Manchester United’s role in Sheffield United’s relegation last season.
The Premier League champions, fielding an unexpectedly under-strength side, lost 1-0 at home to West Ham on the final day of the season — a result which was to condemn the Blades to the drop.
Warnock, who has since quit as boss at Bramall Lane, was left fuming at what he perceived as Ferguson’s betrayal, given that in the build-up to the game he had proffered assurances that the champions would be fielding their best side.
By Simon Stone
NEIL WARNOCK has claimed Alex Ferguson apologised to him over Manchester United’s role in Sheffield United’s relegation last season.
The Premier League champions, fielding an unexpectedly under-strength side, lost 1-0 at home to West Ham on the final day of the season — a result which was to condemn the Blades to the drop.
Warnock, who has since quit as boss at Bramall Lane, was left fuming at what he perceived as Ferguson’s betrayal, given that in the build-up to the game he had proffered assurances that the champions would be fielding their best side.
