Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson delighted with support in win over Seattle Sounders

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson delighted with support in win over Seattle Sounders


The Red Devils manager was pleased with the atmosphere created in their latest match in the USA, while Ryan Giggs also praises the fans’ support on their pre-season tour.

Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the support Manchester United have received on their pre-season tour of America.


The Red Devils won the latest match of the tour on Wednesday, with Wayne Rooney netting a hat-trick in a 7-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders.

Sir Alex said: “We think that the United States is an emerging country in terms of soccer and there’s also potential for us to increase our support base, which we’re always conscious of.


“We had good support tonight. It’s pleasing to us when we try to spread the gospel about the way we play, the romance of the club, the history of the club. The United States is a growing market in terms of support.”

He added: “The pleasing thing for me was the number of fans all mixed together.

“That was like the old days of England and Scotland, when fans could mix together and [have] no trouble. I don't know if we could ever get back to that, but it was a pleasure to watch that tonight.”

Midfielder Ryan Giggs echoed his manager’s thoughts, and added that the club’s success is down to a mixture of their history and attacking play.

The Welshman said: “I think the history, the way that we play football, the success, the fans that we have around the world – it's a mixture really, of a lot of things, but obviously the history is a big part of it.

“We've always played with wingers, we've always played to excite. I think if we won things and we weren't playing the right way the fans wouldn't stand for it.

“What comes over is the fanatical fans, really. We got told that the Seattle fans are the best in MLS, and I think we witnessed that tonight.”

Anders Lindegaard also praised the club’s fanbase, adding: “The way the club has managed to market itself is extraordinary.

“It's the biggest sports brand in the world and that's because there's some people in the background who know how to run a football club.”