Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits the riots across England left him depressed.
United are in Birmingham tomorrow for their Premier League opener against West Bromwich Albion.
"It's been an absolutely depressing week when you see the things happening in our country," said Ferguson.
"The really disturbing thing when you think what the hell is going on is, is that here you have an Olympic athlete, an assistant school teacher and a millionaire's daughter involved.
"What are their parents thinking at this very moment in time? Have they no pride in their upbringing? And their grandparents? Deary me.
"They really want to wake up and appreciate the society they're in and what their parents have done for them. It's depressing."
