Fergie Wants Tough Racism Policy

Sir Alex Ferguson wants authorities to come down hard on any new racism incidents in football.

The United boss has been in close quarters with one such case after defender Patrice Evra was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

The Uruguayan made his return to action against Tottenham on Monday night, just in time to face United and Evra at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Ferguson 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.

He told CNN: "I don't understand at all where it's coming from.

"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."