Fergie rants and raves but tactics still spot on

PREEN, PREEN. Another good shout from me last week: “A 2-2 draw would be fine, thanks. Though Fergie will be demanding a lot more, such is his mood.”

And I must say the €300 I won backing my hunch made up somewhat for the disappointment of the last-minute equaliser.

Context is all, as many a shamefaced footballer has argued when trying to squirm their way out of ill-judged quotes. (You will probably hear Drogba trying this in days to come after his latest outburst).