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title: "Official witchunt for Sir Alex? The Best of FootballFanCast.com"
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author: "Sub Editor"
section: "Arsenal Football Club"
published: "2009-10-09T14:30:59Z"
modified: "2009-10-09T15:06:52Z"
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# Official witchunt for Sir Alex? The Best of FootballFanCast.com

[![Sir-Alex-Ferguson](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-150x150.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Sir-Alex-Ferguson.jpg)Let us begin with the big news this week of Manchester United boss [**Sir Alex Ferguson**](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premiership/caption-competition-is-alan-wiley-upsetting-sir-alex-ferguson-again/) and his rant at official Alan Wiley following the game with Sunderland on Saturday. Condemnation for Fergie has come in the length and breadth of the country, from [**Anfield**](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premiership/liverpool-manager-accused/)to [**Stamford Bridge**](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premiership/drogbas-dramatics-stain-stamford-bridge/) but FFC columnist Ray Howells has a different take, lambasting Wiley and other officials stating;

***[“What I find disappointing about this whole referees’ fraternity is that they are all pointing the finger at a man who simply exposed their blatant inconsistencies](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/manchester-united/a-side-fergie-saga-has-been-strangely-overlooked/17347)***

***[“Nothing has been mentioned about the missing added time on Wiley’s clock, which in truth was the reason for Sir Alex’s frustrations.”](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/manchester-united/a-side-fergie-saga-has-been-strangely-overlooked/17347)***

This weekend’s clash between Ukraine v England, although meaningless in terms of qualification for England, has provoked great debate due to the fact that it will be shown on the internet only, but for a price.  Betfair and FFC blogger Phil Tomlinson explained this week why streaming games live from the web may be the future of live football coverage;

***[“Currently a collective Premier League deal between Sky, ESPN and the BBC is worth £1.62bn over three years, but that could well be dwarfed by the kind on money that could be available via the internet.](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/england/live-footballs-future-web/17352)***

***[“The champions Manchester United received £38.6million from domestic television revenue last season, but that figure would be eclipsed by any internet deal.”](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/england/live-footballs-future-web/17352)***

Last weekend’s clash at Stamford Bridge also produced a huge response in the media and while many critics were writing off Liverpool’s title ambitions following their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea**,** FFC columnist Odie Stanley-Ikhilioju took an alternative view, believing that it is a little early to write off the Anfield sides title credentials just yet.;

***[“An even better way to look at it? We’re currently on 15 points from 8 games. Guess who was also on 15 points after 8 games last year?](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/liverpool/15pts-8-gamesa-lucky-omen-liverpool/17277)***

[“You probably guessed it right: 2008/2009 Barclays Premier League Champions Manchester United.”](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/liverpool/15pts-8-gamesa-lucky-omen-liverpool/17277)

Finally, this was a post that made me and a lot of Arsenal fans think. FFC columnist Roy Thompson made a plaintive case for impressive Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen to be played in a different position, stating;

***[“Another wonder strike yesterday, to add to the one he scored against Wigan, leaves me wondering whether the Belgium ace is in fact being wasted in defence and whether a more central role in midfield would best suit him.](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/arsenal/thomas-vermaelenwhat-a-waste/17252)***

[***“Vermaelen just seems to have far too much quality with the ball at his feet and his finishing prowess, to be confined to the backline.”***](https://www.footballfancast.com/blog/arsenal/thomas-vermaelenwhat-a-waste/17252)

Interesting points all, so remember to check into [**FootballFancast.com**](https://www.footballfancast.com/)and **[TheTransferTavern.com](https://www.thetransfertavern.com/)** for all your latest football news, with a twist, on a daily basis and join in with your opinions. We want to hear from you!