Brian Reade column: Why Fergie's rant spoke volumes about the miracles Moyes is performing at Everton
The snarl in the away dugout told how well Everton had done in their opening game.
Or rather the words that left the lips of the snarler: “They just lumped it up to Fellaini, that’s all they did,” said Sir Alex Ferguson. “And the crowd were influencing the referee all the time, which makes it difficult.”
Oh, how those sentiments must have sent blue hearts soaring. Because Fergie has been singing a different tune after almost every trip to Goodison this past decade.
One that goes something like: “We did well to get the points today, but then we had to. This is a tough place to come because they’ve a great crowd and a great manager.
“They’ve had a disappointing start to the season but I’m sure they’ll improve . . blah, blah, blah . . (carry on patronising with one eye on the watch until it’s time for a glass of red and a chance to pat his Glaswegian pal on the back and promise him first shout on any player he’s about to put out to grass).