Fergie stands by selection policy

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about fielding a second-string side against Fenerbahce last night.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2004 - 07:45

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson insists he has no regrets about fielding a second-string side against Fenerbahce last night.

Sanli Tuncay’s second-half hat-trick consigned the Red Devils to a 3-0 defeat in Istanbul and, more importantly, allowed Lyon to advance into the Champions League knock-out phase as Group D winners.

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