Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted to see the reserve team win the Premier League North comp.

Ferguson is proud of Warren Joyce's side for clinching their Northern title with games to spare and acclaimed the coach's decision to move Ritchie De Laet into attack at Newcastle.

"Unbelievable!" he exclaimed. "Warren Joyce is a tactical genius. Down 3-0 (against Newcastle United) and he shoves De Laet up front and they win 6-3. I couldn't believe it. I don't know how they were 3-0 down but they recovered and they've won the league and won it well. Congratulations to Warren and all the lads. They've done well."