Fergie: Support shows 'romance of United'

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said the number of fans of the club at last night's friendly marking the opening of the new Aviva Stadium shows "the romance of United".

The Premier League club romped to a 7-1 win over an Airtricity League XI and Ferguson believes the club's young players are getting an eye-opener at the strength of support for the club at the various friendlies.