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Alex 'The Hairdryer' Ferguson told Geoff Shreeves to 'f**k off'. Knight that man again

Prih_2 Fergie blasted Sky Sports' reporter Geoff Shreeves after Man Utd's 1-0 win against Boro in the FA Cup on Monday night. The Man Yoo boss reportedly called poor Geoff a 'f***ing bastard' and told him to 'f**k off' after the reporter questioned Cristiano Ronaldo over the incident that earned United the match-winning penalty.

Upon learning that Shreeves had asked Ronaldo whether there had been any contact before he fell under Jonathan Woodgate's challenge (there clearly was contact, Ed.), Ferguson claimed he was 'disgusted' by the line of questioning. Fergie's hairdryer treatment of Shreeves continued off-camera. According to The Sun, 'Ferguson's foul-mouthed tirade was so loud that a BBC interview with Boro chief Gareth Southgate had to be abandoned'.

To read a full transcript of Ferguson v Shreeves [via The Sun], click below…

The gory details of Shreevegate:

Shreeves: 'I asked him…'

Ferguson: 'F***ing (inaudible) bastard.'

S: 'Don’t talk to me like that.'

F: 'F**k off to you.'

S: 'Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t even think about it.'

F: 'Don’t you think about it, you ****. F**k off. Right?'

S: 'Listen, are you going to do the interview in a professional manner or not? Do you want to do it or not?'

F: 'You f*****g be professional. You be professional. You’re the one.'

S: 'I’m entitled to ask… Cristiano gave the right answer.'

F: 'F***ing hell with your answers.'

S: 'Don’t talk to me like that. Go away. If you want to behave civilly, fine. Don’t talk to me like that.'

F: 'F**k off.' (door slams)

THE END

Another storm in a teacup. Ferguson's siege mentality is what makes him a great manager, while I've always thought Shreeves was a bit of a prat – although he does at least stand up to Fergie here. Does this mean Ferguson will now boycott Sky? On previous form – he already boycotts the Beeb – I wouldn't be surprised to see Carlos Queiroz doing Sky interviews from now on.

March 21, 2007 in Manchester United, News balls | Permalink

Comments

I've always wondered why Ferguson boycotts the BBC -anyone know?

Posted by: Dan | Mar 21, 2007 1:19:07 PM

I second that. why?

Posted by: Mel | Mar 21, 2007 1:40:50 PM

I'm actually not sure - no doubt because he was offended by a line of questioning?

Posted by: Ollie, Pies Ed. | Mar 21, 2007 1:52:14 PM

'Ferguson has refused post-match interviews with the BBC since May 2004 after a documentary, Fergie & Son, was aired showing dealings between him and his agent son Jason.' (Wikipedia)

Posted by: Mike | Mar 22, 2007 11:13:18 AM

Good on you Fergie. Shreeves attempted character assination was at best unprofessional and, at the extemes, latent xenophobic ranting. What a prat. Ronaldo has brought much needed flair and entertainment to an otherwise fairly drab season. Raise the standard SKY, get rid of Shreeves and start highlighting the positives in the game, or would that be un-British.

Posted by: seamus thurlow | Mar 25, 2007 2:05:44 PM

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