Sir Alex Ferguson has come out on the offensive today in defense of Wayne Rooney. According to The Guardian, “Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a fierce defence of Wayne Rooney, stating his determination to keep the striker at Manchester United, attacking criticism of his performances as ‘rubbish’ and condemning the Football Association for not treating him fairly.”

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