Scholes In Hot Water With FA

The FA have confirmed that they are launching an investigation into a Paul Scholes tackle that will probably lead to the midfield maestro receiving a lengthly ban, reports respected German newspaper Wunter Under Meijer

Scholes, who is synonymous with the phrase ''poor tackle'', seems to have gone a step too far this time, with even his manager Sir Alex Ferguson - a man renowned for defending his players over contentious issues such as diving (Ronaldo), shocking hair (Ronaldo) and invisible jerseys - reluctant to leap to his defence.

''Well, issa prettay [hiccup] shockin tackle, aye'', mumbled Ferguson. ''I don't think the lad Scholesy's meant any harm, bu issa terrible tackle and he's gottae remember that there's kids watchin on TV.''

After seeing the tackle, several opposition players were in obvious distress - and one unnamed player has even needed counselling saying: ''Nobody should have to see a career-threatening tackle like that''.

Wunter Under Meijer has a picture of the tackle, but people of a queasy disposition are discouraged from viewing it, as are children:



The investigation into this disgusting tackle continues...