A bit too far

Last night's Roma vs Manchester United clash in the UEFA Champions League will, of course, be remembered for all the wrong reasons.





Manchester United supporters clashed with the Polizia in the Olympic Stadium, with UEFA promising to investigate last nights violence.

The overall culprits are up for debate. The focus for most blame at the moment is on the local constabulary and their heavy-handed methods, although it's also fair to say that both clubs have form when it comes to crowd trouble.

I wasn't at the game and, like most, I can only draw my own conclusions from the pictures transmitted to my television set. What I did see though was a member of the Roma riot police beating seven shades of the proverbial out of a Manchester United supporter by repeatidly striking him over the head with a baton whilst he lay semi-concious on the floor. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions.

But Manchester United's response has brought some cheap, mild amusement to an otherwise serious issue:



Yes, I know......

Poor Wayne

Wayne Rooney is in the news again and he's not a happy bunny.










The Manchester United and England forward is spouting his mouth off because the Premiership's referee's won't look after him and protect him from all the big bad opponents and that it is affecting his game.

"For some reason refs think I should be able to protect myself without their help," says the 21-year old. Well yes Wayne, you should. You're a big boy now and you've got to learn to look after yourself.

What he fails to understand is that he actually brings it on himself. He's a good player no question but he's also easier to wind up than a jack-in-a-box. Opponents the world over know that a little rough-housing here and there will put him off his game and make him lash out. Make him do that and you've beat him.

Quit whinging Wayne and get on with it.