O’Shea says the charm is back in Cup

JOHN O’SHEA feels the romance has returned to the FA Cup but is glad Manchester United did not provide the ultimate fairytale.

Even Alex Ferguson was gracious enough to admit the holders did not advance to the fourth round with any degree of style at humble St James’ Park on Wednesday night.

But as the Scot pointed out so vigorously in the aftermath of the Old Trafford humiliation against Exeter two weeks ago, at least his team are still in the competition.