FOR THE LOVE OF THE COUNTRY

Last updated : 21 November 2003 By Editor
SAF has said that United may lose Quinton Fortune four matches in the New Year if he selected to play for South Africa. The tournament starts on January 24 and finishes February 14 meaning Fortune could miss three league games and an FA cup match. Talking to the MEN Fergie didn't think the idea was all too bad.

'Quinton will have to be available for South Africa if they want him. There is nothing we can do about that, but it can also be a good thing for him.

'He has been brilliant for us this season. He is one of these players who has just got better the longer he has been with us.'

'I think signing a new contract last season has settled him down a lot. It took away the uncertainty for him. He wanted to stay at Old Trafford and to be honest I was worried that he was going to go.'