Phelan defends absent Fergie

Stand-in Manchester United boss Mike Phelan insisted Sir Alex Ferguson's absence from Wednesday night's Carling Cup victory over Scunthorpe was not disrespectful to the competition.

Source: http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/generalnews/phelan-defends-absent-fergie-172473561.html

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