Ferguson Left Fuming with Draw


By David Hobbs
May 8 2005

Sir Alex Ferguson has lamented his side's lack of attacking prowess during the 1-1 draw with West Brom. With no Ruud van Nistelrooy or Paul Scholes, Alan Smith and Wayne Rooney proved ineffective in-front of goal.

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Ferguson Left Fuming with Draw

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has lamented his side's lack of attacking prowess during the 1-1 draw with West Brom on Saturday evening.

The Baggies fought their way to a draw and equalised on the hour mark via the penalty spot after Ryan Giggs broke the deadlock in the first half through a free-kick.

Substitute goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak kept his side in the game by denying the United attack on countless occasions, something Sir Alex Ferguson is fuming with. "The number of chances we had today was embarrassing,'' said Ferguson.

"It's a terrible result given the chances we had, we'll get justifiable criticism for the chances we missed."

"That's what happens so many times. You need the type of player like Ruud van Nistelrooy to finish matches. It's a pity."

Meanwhile, the Scotsman is focused on the FA Cup Final with Arsenal at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. "Winning a trophy is what you aim for every season." he added. 

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