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Fergie: Ruud affecting team spirit

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Sir Alex Ferguson left Ruud van Nistelrooy out of the line-up for the last
day win over Charlton Athletic because he felt the Dutchman was upsetting
the spirit at the club.

Ferguson appears to have made a ruthless decision regarding his top scorer,
who drove away from Old Trafford when informed of the news and played no
part in the 4-0 triumph.

Paul Scholes made his comeback from an eye problem as a second half
substitute which pleased the Red Devils chief

The United manager also remains hopeful Wayne Rooney will still feature in
the World Cup finals after the striker walked around the pitch without
crutches during the lap of honour.

"It was absolutely terrific," Ferguson stated to Sky Sports. "I enjoyed the
game, the players enjoyed it.

"We've got second place, [going] directly into the Champions League, which
is what we wanted anyway so it's been a satisfying day.

"Paul Scholes has been doing so well in training in the last two or three
weeks, I felt it was essential, given the importance of the game, that, as a
sub, he would be a good one if we needed him, he was going to be there.

"[As for van Nistelrooy], there have been a couple of issues during the week
which concerned me in terms of the spirit at the club. It was such an
important day but I felt Ruud should be left out. It's straightforward and
all I need to say, at the moment.

"I'll be discussing it with the club directors tomorrow and Tuesday and
that's it. We're going to discuss the whole thing - that's important."