The veteran Scot claims that the Red Devils need to better their record from the spot-kick after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736’s missed their fifth of the season last night against West Ham.
For all their star power, Manchester United had to rely on luck to get past the Hammers in their F.A Cup replay, as the home side failed to dominate the game at Old Trafford.
Returning to the starting line-up, Wayne Rooney gave his team the lead inside 10 minutes but failed to trouble the opponents for the rest of the game, as United stuttered constantly.
Sam Allardyce’s men later had a legitimate claim for a penalty turned down and it was up to Rooney to seal progression to the next round after referee Phil Dowd awarded one to the hosts.
However, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson in the process, who claimed that the 19-time English champions must better their record, which has seen them miss five chances from 12 yards out already.
Speaking to reporters, the long-serving manager claimed that his troops have spoiled too many spot-kicks this term and must improve or suffer accordingly.
"I don't think it is just one of those things. I think we have to improve at that. If you get a penalty kick, really... there has been talk about (the good penalty record of) Rickie Lambert at Southampton. That is what taking penalty kicks is about. There
have been several great examples over the years - (former Southampton midfielder) Matthew Le Tissier scoring 47 out of 48,” he said.
The former Aberdeen boss also commented on the performance of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985, who led the team last night and showcased his evergreen abilities by churning out a master class on the flank.
"He will play for another year. There is no discerning signs of tiredness or weakness in his game, his quality is still there, he has fantastic balance and he has appetite for it. He is just an incredible human being,” Fergie was quoted as saying to the
press after the game with West Ham.
United now turn their attention to Premier League matters, where Tottenham await them at White Hart Lane.
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