Man Utd transfer news, gossip and rumours: Antony defends Coventry celebrations after widespread criticism


by Sky Sports

Sky Sports— Man Utd winger Antony says his goading of Coventry's players was a "natural defence of my club", claiming he was provoked.

BBC—Antony defends Man Utd FA Cup celebration towards Coventry players. Manchester United winger Antony responds to criticism for his celebration after the FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City.

The Telegraph—Man Utd were humiliated in victory over Coventry – and Antony’s awful celebration sums it up. When Manchester United won the penalty shoot-out, after extra-time in this stunning FA Cup semi-final, Antony turned and cupped his ears to goad the Coventry City players left desolate on the half-way line at Wembley.]]>

The Scottish Sun—Man Utd manchild Antony taunting Coventry heroes sums up arrogance of the Premier League – our beautiful game is broken. AS an image to symbolise the arrogance, excess and utter crassness of the Premier League, it could not have been more cruel or more perfect. Here was a photograph which summed up the disdain shown