No regrets! Fergie hits back as row rumbles on over his shock team for FA Cup defeat to Everton

20 April 2009 15:45
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about his line-up for yesterday's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Everton. Manchester United lost out on penalties after a goalless two hours. However, the outcome might have been much different had United fielded anything approaching their strongest side. Instead, Federico Macheda was handed his first senior start, Fabio da Silva only his second, with Danny Welbeck, Darron Gibson, Rafael da Silva and Anderson all included in what was one of the most inexperienced sides Ferguson has ever sent into such a major game.  The United boss accepts defeat, even if his side were the better team, was bound to attract criticism. But after such a hectic period, with more still to come, starting with Portsmouth in the Premier League on Wednesday, Ferguson is standing by his decision.  

Source: Daily_Mail