Sport

No action over Ferguson 'gesture'

12 April 2012

The Football Association will not be taking any action against Sir Alex Ferguson after Reading fans complained he had made offensive gestures during Saturday's game at the Madejski Stadium.

It was claimed the Manchester United manager was responding to taunts by the home fans - but he insisted he was celebrating his side's 2-0 win which kept the team at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

On Tuesday the Football Association said it will not be taking any action after studying video evidence and consulting the fourth official at the game.

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