VAN NISTELROOY EQUALS RECORD

Last updated : 10 December 2003 By Editor
Ruud’s goal last night was his 28th for United in Europe; it
equalled the club record set by Denis Law.

After the match, Fergie hailed this achievement:

"It's a phenomenal record and he is a phenomenal player.

"Ruud is getting better and he's maturing. He works
seriously at his football and you are seeing a more complete
and rounded player than last year."

Ruud was happy about it too:

“I am proud I have equalled the record of a player like
Denis Law. I have a lot of respect for him. It is fantastic.
I have seen some videos of Denis in his heyday and he was a
great goalscorer. And I only have to look at his record to
realise how good he was. I also hear a lot of stories of how
good a striker Denis was.

“United have a great history and all those players are still
heroes here and it is great to be level with him. I respect
him so much and what he achieved.”