Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants severe penalties on any new racism incidents in football. The Scot is shocked by the number of incidents that have appeared recently, including John Terry's forthcoming trail after being charged with racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand, and several fans being arrested for abusing players, plus his own player Patrice Evra being a victim from Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
"This is a moment where we have to take stock and we should do something about it if it's surfacing again, and be really hard and firm on any form or shape of racism.
"There have been a couple of examples recently which is not good. In 2012, you can't believe it. It was obvious maybe 20 years ago and the improvements have been for everyone to see.
"I have had some fantastic black players, absolutely magnificent black players, and with every one of them I have enjoyed my working relationship with them." He told CNN: "I don't understand at all where it's coming from.
