Danny Higginbotham reveals how Sir Alex Ferguson saved his Manchester United career when a referee accused him of assault

Danny Higginbotham reveals how Sir Alex Ferguson saved his Manchester United career when a referee accused him of assault
Danny Higginbotham has recalled how a referee nearly ended his career by falsely accusing him of assault.Sir Alex Ferguson was forced to intervene when former Manchester United stars Higginbotham and Ronnie Wallwork, both on loan at Antwerp in Belgium, were handed lengthy bans for their alleged role in a tunnel bust-up.1

Higginbotham was accused of beating up a referee

The referee, Amand Ancion, said Wallwork pinned him up against a wall in the tunnel, while Higginbotham was also said to have laid his hands on him.And the defender-turned-pundit has sensationally revealed the FIFA-listed official got someone to put marks on his neck and took photos of them.Wallwork, 21 at the time, was facing a lifetime exclusion from the game, while a 20-year-old Higginbotham was looking at three years in Belgium and 12 months in England. While the nightmare unfolded, United boss Sir Alex flew to Belgium to throw his support behind the two youngsters and offered them both new four-year contracts.As the truth became clear, the bans were eventually quashed.Listen to the remarkable story in full below:

"I was accused of beating a referee up and got a long ban." "The ref got someone to put marks on his neck and took photos of them.""Sir Alex flew to Belgium to stand by my side gave me a new contract." This story from @Higginbotham05 is incredible! pic.twitter.com/9Tp9Flflh9— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 10, 2019

---

Ross Barkley made his Chelsea debut a year ago but is now

---

Spanish newspapers heaped praise on Lionel Messi after his performance against Liverpool on Wednesday night. The Barcelona star scored an incredible free-kick to add his second of the night in his

---

Jordan's brutal assessment of Theresa May's Brexit shambles has led to calls HE should be in the top job! Neil Warnock has named the perfect man to come in and solve Britain's political crisis - Simon Jordan.
Giving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the permanent Manchester United
hollywoodadviser.com/giving-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-the-permanent-manchester-united-job-is-an-unavoidable-mistake-says-simon-jordan/
VERDICT Former Crystal Palace owner says the Norwegian's appointment is 'short term thinking and possibly a long-term problem' talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan believes Manchester United have made 'an unavoidable mistake' by appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager.
~ Manchester United transfer news: 14 players most like to

---

Tammy Abraham spent the entire last season with championship outfit Aston Villa where he became the second highest goal scorer with 26 goals and helped the team secure qualification to the top flight. Aston Villa are now keen to land the Star Player on a permanent deal and it is already suggested that Chelsea are ready to have him sold.
Chelsea - Transfer News - 12 August 2018
atomicsoda.com/chelsea/transfer-news/12-aug-2018/aston-villa-v-chelsea
man city . man utd . newcastle
NewsNow: Aston Villa Transfer News news | Breaking News 24/7

---

Liverpool transfer news: Reds target Ajax ace, English wonderkid wanted, plus Real Madrid midfielder considererd Get all the latest speculation and gossip surrounding the Anfield side as we take a
Liverpool FC news and transfers LIVE - Reds target makes

---

Frank Lampard's Derby take on Aston Villa in the Championship play-off final getty. In 2003, Lampard's Chelsea faced Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, with the game labelled 'the £20million match' as the winners would qualify for the Champions League.
Leeds United troll Niall Horan, Frank Lampard and Derby

---

PFA Championship Team of the Year: Leeds United and Norwich

---

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri did not travel home from Bournemouth on the team coach on Wednesday night after accusing his players of ignoring his instructions. room so he could speak to his
chelsea Archives | Latest News, Latest football transfer news

---

ARSENAL and Tottenham are reportedly set to battle it out for Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic. Calcio Mercato claims the winger could finally be heading to the Premier League after missing out on a
Arsenal Reportedly Interested in Inter Milan Star Ivan Perisic

---

'Spygate' is the term used to describe the controversial use of covert surveilance by Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa to gather information on opposition teams.
Marcelo Archives - SportsAlert
sportsalert.org/tag/marcelo/
Fans loved what Crystal Palace Tweeted in response to Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa and 'Spygate' JOKERS The Argentine admitted to observing every team in the Championship before games The 'scandal' surrounding Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa and his controversial methods of management appear to have permeated all levels of English
Marcelo Bielsa's Spygate: Other cases of sporting espionage

---

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was cagey regarding the 21-year-old's recovery ahead of the Old Firm derby, despite Tierney having trained with the first-team squad this week. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Rodgers said: "He is a doubt, but we'll assess after training and see how he is."
Celtic defender Kieran Tierney doubtful for Old Firm game

---