Football: Fergie Backing Howard's Way ; Old Trafford Chief Exempts American From Blame After United's Nightmare Carling Exit
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SIR ALEX FERGUSON has once again backed under-fire Tim Howard over the goal that cost Manchester United a place in the Carling Cup Final.
But his soothing words may not be enough to earn the American an FA Cup starting slot against Middlesbrough today. While most pundits blamed the United keeper for allowing Damien Duff's touch line free- kick to bounce in against Chelsea on Wednesday, Ferguson's immediate reaction was to point the finger at his defence.See the full content of this document
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Football: Fergie Backing Howard's Way ; Old Trafford Chief Exempts American From Blame After United's Nightmare Carling Exit
After a sleepless night spent analysing the game on video, Ferguson is sticking to his initial view and claimed Howard was blameless for defeat in a much-hyped contest he felt his team were controlling.
"It was not Tim, " said Ferguson. "There is no doubt it was the defenders' fault...See the full content of this document