Sir Alex Ferguson claims opposition to Kieran Richardson from
Manchester United fans forced him to sell him to Sunderland.
The United chief says it was better for the player to move on after
he came in for stick from some sections of the Old Trafford
faithful.
He let Richardson move to the Stadium of Light in a £5.5million
switch in the summer, so linking up with former United team-mate
Roy Keane at the Stadium of Light.
Ferguson told the Sunday Express: "I let him go mainly because some
fans were getting on his back and I don't like that.
"Kieran has great ability but he isn't going to flourish if he
hasn't got everyone behind him.
"So when Sunderland made a good offer, I decided to accept and send
him on his way with our best wishes."
