Ferguson was retorting to Man City’s attempts to start mind games, and the Scot was clearly relishing the verbal battle when he hit back over Tevez’s return.
“They were playing a player the other night who refused to go on the pitch and the manager said he’ll never play again. He takes a five-month holiday in Argentina. What is that? Could that come under the description ‘desperation?’ I’ve got plenty of ammunition, don’t worry. They can try.”




