Kid gloves for Ronaldo will give him 10 years at the top

ALEX FERGUSON will slap a ‘handle with care’ notice on Cristiano Ronaldo to ensure the Portuguese sensation enjoys a decade at the top with Manchester United.

The calls for Ferguson to hand the 18-year-old his first Premiership start at Newcastle today have been deafening following his startling 30-minute cameo against Bolton last weekend.

Ronaldo showed a blistering turn of pace, strength and the ability with both feet as he turned a narrow lead into a 4-0 win. Already the 18-year-old has drawn comparisons with George Best.

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