Fergie in knife crime plea

SIR Alex Ferguson has spoken out over the need to tackle a growing knife culture among young people. The United boss told an audience about his shock over the recent spate of killings involving teenagers in London and suggested that his club could play a bigger role in tackling violent behaviour. Speaking during the launch of the club's new teaching pack, the manager said sporting initiatives could be used to challenge problems at an early age. He said: "I think we have a clear responsibility to youth. "We have been hearing so many things today about stabbings in London and about the young people of today and how we can make bridges towards them. We hope through our influence and the club's influence that we can make an impact on them. "We also should be encouraging them. There is no point in addressing kids unless you give... [read full story]                    

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