So we learned this week that the manager was not happy with his winger for not tracking back.

The number seven got a flea in his ear for not carrying out the defensive duties in his game.

But what’s that you say about flying boots?

Nope, a few stern words may have been thrown in Kyel Reid’s direction but nothing from his kit bag. That’s not Phil Parkinson’s way.

Oh, you mean that “other” manager and winger tiff? The one from years back that has come out to air with all the other dirty washing.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s long-awaited autobiography is launched with all the fanfare of a new US president.

And we get his take on the David Beckham affair, accusing him of deliberately wearing an Alice band afterwards to highlight the cut on his temple.

The famed Fergie hair dryer also scorches Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Rafa Benitez – the list goes on.

Fascinating stuff and even the most paid-up member of the ABU (Anyone But United) brigade must be tempted to have a quiet flick through the pages in WH Smith.

But for a man who preached that what went on behind closed doors stayed there, it does appear hypocritical that he should suddenly spill all.

I’m not a Keane fan but did find myself agreeing with his retort about lack of loyalty.

Ferguson will insist he is only putting his thoughts on record.

But the obvious score-settling does tarnish his reputation as the greatest club boss in our game.

And there’s no back-tracking from that.