Ferguson charged for raging at ref

The Scot, seen jabbing his finger at the official, was sent to the stands by Clattenburg after a half-time rant where Ferguson, in his own words, told the referee 8220;exactly what he thought of him8221;.

FA officials decided to act after Clattenburg included his version of events in his match report, which disciplinary chiefs examined yesterday. Ferguson, who has praised Clattenburg in the past, was unhappy with the way in which he dealt with the 8220;over-aggressive8221; tactics of a Bolton side for whom a win left them just a point above the relegation zone.

8220;You can expect a team in Bolton8217;s position to play that way. You expect a team near the bottom to battle, scrap and fight,8221; he said yesterday.

Ferguson had received a two-match touchline ban and a pound;10,000 fine in 2003.