Fergie fury as Boro bash United

ANGRY Alex Ferguson turned on his defenders in the aftermath of the shambolic 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough and warned a repeat performance against Lille on Wednesday would probably end Manchester United’s Champions League quest.

Rarely in almost 19 years as Old Trafford boss has Ferguson presided over such a woeful display.

Once they fell behind to Gaizka Mendieta’s second-minute strike, United were totally over-run. In the end, they were reduced to a shapeless rabble and were fortunate the margin of defeat was not much greater by the final whistle.