Fergie hoping Ronaldo can rediscover top form

ALEX FERGUSON is hoping the softly-softly approach can coax Cristiano Ronaldo back to top form.

The Portuguese winger has endured a turbulent season, beginning with the death of his father in September.

A month later, Ronaldo found himself at the centre of unfounded rape allegations before finally losing his temper and gesturing at Benfica fans when his return to Lisbon went horribly wrong with an inept personal performance as United crashed out of the Champions League.