Ferguson Can't Ignore First Half Shambles
By David Hobbs
September 16 2004
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he 'wouldn't be doing his job properly' if he were to ignore his team's first-half performance in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw to Lyon. Ruud van Nistelrooy had to pull 2 goals back at half-time to earn United a point.
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson
has admitted that he 'wouldn't be doing his job properly' if he were to
ignore his team's dismal first-half performance in Wednesday's 2-2
Champions League draw away to Olympique Lyonnais.
The Red Devils conceded 2 sloppy goals in the opening 45 minutes in France but hit-back with 2 goals in 5 minutes, thanks to Ruud van Nistelrooy. "I don't think you can ignore what happened in the first-half. I wouldn't be doing my job properly if I did that." said Ferguson. He added: "At half-time, I was terribly disappointed with some elements of our game. We
had to change and in fairness to the players they did play with more intent." The Scotsman also revealed only 3 players
matched the standards he expected on the field. "I could only say we had three performers who |
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