Bullshit times: Alex Ferguson feat. Sam Allardyce

Alex Ferguson once again shows his weakness by attacking Benitez verbally. This time, he's not alone - Sam Allardyce has joined in.
The episode which made these two managers reacting was apparently a gesture that Benitez did in the game against Allardyce's team Blackburn Rovers. In my opinion, it's a witch hunt, trying to find something they can blame Benitez for doing. Overreacting.

At 1:57 in the following clip, you can see which gesture Allardyce and Ferguson are referring to.


First of all - It is said in the media that Alonso didn't take the free kick like Benitez instructed him to do, but Torres scored anyway. This means that Benitez did that gesture against Alonso, meaning something like "Never mind" or something like that.

Second - Unless Sam Allardyce was actually on the pitch, this gesture wasn't for him.

Third - Both Allardyce and Ferguson critisized Benitez for the same thing in their respective press conferences that took place with one hour difference.

Fourth - Why should Ferguson even care, in a press conference that was supposed to be about the FA Cup semifinal meeting against Everton? According to The Times, Manchester United's press officer tried to cut Ferguson's talk about Benitez - without succeeding.

Fifth - Ferguson also critisized Benitez for calling Everton a "small club", which happened years ago. Speaking of rivals, when hasn't Ferguson taken the shit out of Manchester City at press conferences?

Sixth - Ferguson also reflects on how much power Benitez want in Liverpool, especially when it comes to transfers. The Times writes that Ferguson probably feels threatened and see himself in Benitez, as Ferguson has got a shit load of (not quoted by The Times, of course) power in his team.

Seventh - "Benitez has never done such gestures against me and he had never had the chance to do it" said Ferguson. Do I dare to remind him of the humiliating 1-4 loss against Liverpool at Old Trafford?

I certainly wouldn't mind reminding myself of it, as it was worth all those years of losses to get that win!