Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has accused Kenny Dalglish and Graham Taylor of having short memories as he vowed to launch a vigorous defence to a FA improper conduct charge later this month.
Ferguson is facing an extended touchline ban following comments about referee Martin Atkinson in the wake of his side's controversial Barclays Premier League defeat at Chelsea last week.
In criticising Atkinson's performance, Ferguson claimed such a high-profile match required a ‘fair’ official and that as soon as he realised the Yorkshireman would be in charge he ‘feared the worst’.
Ferguson believes his words were vindicated by Atkinson's failure to dismiss David Luiz for fouls on Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney after the Brazilian had already been booked.
A penalty decision against Chris Smalling followed, which allowed Frank Lampard to drive home the winner.
However, his comments have been called into question by both Dalglish, whose Liverpool side defeated the Red Devils 3-0 at Anfield last Sunday, and former England and Aston Villa boss Taylor.
