Fergie admits Rooney saga has cut deep

ALEX FERGUSON has admitted Manchester United have been hurt by the staggering turn of events this week – but feels Wayne Rooney deserves credit for acknowledging his mistakes.

Rooney has apologised to his manager and team-mates for the negative headlines he brought to Old Trafford this week.

It was virtually the final chapter in a story which will be remembered for a long time by those who witnessed it, let alone those at the centre.