Manchester United wing wizard Cristiano Ronaldo almost missed the train to London today - and it didn't go unnoticed by boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Portugal international arrived at Wilmslow station at 3.10pm, just one minute before United's train south was due to depart at 3.11pm.

Sir Alex's side play Fulham tomorrow in a must-win match if the Red Devils are to put their title charge back on track after last week's mauling by Liverpool.

Luckily for Ronaldo - and team-mate Rio Ferdinand, who was also running late - all squad members boarded the train as planned.

Ferguson was no doubt preparing a blast of his famous hairdryer treatment as he appeared to be constantly checking his watch on the platform.


- Daily Mail