Tuesday night's captain Rio Ferdinand would relish the chance of being first out
of the tunnel more often. He said:
of the tunnel more often. He said:
"I would be stupid not to accept the captaincy if it was offered further down the
line," he said.
"It was an unbelievable feeling to lead the team out on Tuesday. I didn't know
anything about it and I was delighted to be asked to follow the long line of players who have led out a team with such great character and great history."
anything about it and I was delighted to be asked to follow the long line of players who have led out a team with such great character and great history."
"To walk out of the tunnel first was great but I will have no problem walking
behind Roy Keane against Middlesbrough on Sunday."
behind Roy Keane against Middlesbrough on Sunday."
"Roy had been a fantastic captain of this club. He has been here for many years and won lots of trophies. The longer he stays here, the better it is for Manchester United."