Fergie delighted with win
Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his delight at marking his 1,000th game as Manchester United manager by beating Lyon 1-0 at Old Trafford.
United successfully negotiated their passage to the UEFA Champions League´s latter stages - in a performance that pleased their demanding taskmaster.
" What a fantastic night for me," beamed Ferguson.
" All day I was a bit nervous. I was thinking it could all fall a bit flat and we could lose the game.
" I was hoping we would win and the fans were fantastic.
" Last week was a great week for me. The press have portrayed me properly. I don´t think it will last!"
Ferguson reserved special praise for Ruud van Nistelrooy, after the prolific Dutchman netted yet another Champions League goal.
" The man scored again, he is unbelievable,´´ continued Ferguson.
´´He only had a couple of chances and took up a perfect position to get the goal.
" You have to give Rio Ferdinand some credit in the build-up. He did exceptionally well to get the goal.
" I am proud of my players for the way they presented themselves.
" It was an open game and we could have scored a few more goals. Some of our football was great.
" I am pleased to have won the game as Lyon are difficult opponents."
Lyon coach Paul Le Guen was also pleased with his own side, despite their defeat.
" We have nothing to be ashamed of," he said.
" We played some good football and I was pleased with the display considering the number of injuries we´ve had.
" Manchester United deserved to win. The crowd drives them forward and that´s an important factor.
" They have a good mixture of talented individuals and experienced players and they should do well in the tournament."