Old Trafford chief has responded to claims that the England striker has received a harsh punishment for his red-card in Montenegro, saying the three-game suspension was inevitable
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he expected Wayne Rooney to get a three-game from Uefa following his red-card for England against Montenegro.
Rooney’s ban has prompted widespread debate, with the talismanic striker now set to miss the group stage of the European Championships through suspension - and Sir Alex believes Rooney’s nationality was not in his favour.
"I expected a three-match ban, I must admit," the Red Devils' boss told MUTV.
"Sending offs usually carry that and I didn't think there was going to be any leniency towards England.
"He is going to miss the group games for England, which is a blow for him and England."
Many Premier League managers have voiced their opinions on Rooney’s ban and whether the Manchester United striker should be on the plane to the Championships.
"The three-game ban is a joke," Rooney’s former manager, David Moyes, told reporters.
"There is no doubting that Wayne shouldn't have done what he did.
"But I thought they [Uefa] would have near enough let it go," said the Everton boss.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Rooney’s temper is an attribute that every world-class player has.
"Wayne Rooney is a great player because he has got that little bit of edge about him. All the great players have,” Bruce told reporters.
"In one way or another, they are always on the edge, it's what makes them a great player. Let's make no mistake, Wayne Rooney is our great player, he's our total, world-class player."
Rooney’s ban has prompted widespread debate, with the talismanic striker now set to miss the group stage of the European Championships through suspension - and Sir Alex believes Rooney’s nationality was not in his favour.
"I expected a three-match ban, I must admit," the Red Devils' boss told MUTV.
"Sending offs usually carry that and I didn't think there was going to be any leniency towards England.
"He is going to miss the group games for England, which is a blow for him and England."
Many Premier League managers have voiced their opinions on Rooney’s ban and whether the Manchester United striker should be on the plane to the Championships.
"The three-game ban is a joke," Rooney’s former manager, David Moyes, told reporters.
"There is no doubting that Wayne shouldn't have done what he did.
"But I thought they [Uefa] would have near enough let it go," said the Everton boss.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Rooney’s temper is an attribute that every world-class player has.
"Wayne Rooney is a great player because he has got that little bit of edge about him. All the great players have,” Bruce told reporters.
"In one way or another, they are always on the edge, it's what makes them a great player. Let's make no mistake, Wayne Rooney is our great player, he's our total, world-class player."
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