Fergie’s flouncing masks big problems

“We are not struggling.” When Alex Ferguson flounced out of a Champions League Matchday 5 press conference after a mild enquiry from the BBC’s Matt Slater, it was evident that Manchester United were, indeed, struggling.

Typically, as Ferguson’s worries increase, his manners decline in proportion. Recall his threats to have a journalist blacklisted as he fretted over Barcelona in the days leading up to May’s embarrassment at Wembley.