Ferguson seeks swift end

War of words has erupted since Rooney's decision to leave Man U

MANCHESTER, England - Sir Alex Ferguson vowed to draw a line under the saga of Wayne Rooney's departure from Manchester United here on Wednesday after the player accused the club of lacking ambition.

Another extraordinary day of off-the-field drama at United ended with Ferguson revealing he would meet with club officials on Thursday in an effort to halt the war of words that has erupted over Rooney's decision to quit.