Fergie’s Petty Hates
‘SIR Alex Ferguson may be back at work after what is being described as a surgical procedure on his heart, but he retains the same place in the countrys heart as he always did.
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In other words, none.
The Manchester United manager just cannot help but make the same kind of spiteful comments that are normally the preserve of teenage girls.
This morning, it is David Beckham who is the recipient of his former managers snide remarks with Fergie effectively claiming that the England captain is not a world-class player.
Talking of Real Madrid, Ferguson told the Express that the Spanish giants were favourites to win the European Cup because they have four great players who on an individual basis can win a game: Ronaldo, Zidane, Raul and Figo.
This may be true, but anyone who thinks Ferguson wasnt well aware of the obvious interpretation of the remark doesnt know the Scots petty nature.
The Mail certainly doesnt share Fergusons opinion, nor indeed do his paymasters after he helped Real to their first win against rivals Barcelona in the Nou Camp for 20 years.
It is not just people in Madrid who adore him, one prominent member of the Spanish media told the Mail. The whole of Spain has fallen in love.
Anyway, to domestic football matters and the draw for the FA Cup Third Round has landed the games most famous giant killers Yeovil Town with a home tie against Liverpool.
Having won promotion last season, the Glovers can no longer extend their impressive record of league scalps as a non-league club.
But they are certainly confident of an upset, with defender Adam Lockwood rating their chances against Gerard Houlliers men as 50-50.
With Arsenals visit to Leeds one of five all-Premiership match-ups and arguably the tie of the round, we hear that the Gunners are in familiar trouble.
This time it is Ashley Cole who feels the full force of Leicesters anger after he was sent off on Saturday for a two-footed lunge at Ben Thatcher.
It wasnt just a tackle which could have broken someones leg, Foxes defender Steve Howey told the Sun. Tackles like that can finish people.
And Coles participation in the match…’
Posted: 8th, December 2003 | In: Back pages Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
