THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO FERGIE

"We have some plans for the summer as always but the important thing is not to panic. We still have a terrific bunch of players at the club but we have not been involved in the back end of the league title race for the first time in 13 years and that has had an impact.

"We do not enjoy not winning things and that has had an effect on everyone - myself, the coaching staff and the players.

"The FA Cup Final has given us another focus and that has caused us difficulties in the league.

"We will add to the squad in the summer to give them help but I already know my players have the ability and drive to bounce back.”

On the pre-season line-up of the US tour and OT tournament:

"There is no disputing that it is a tight schedule and it is going to take good management to get through it. We have a lot of organising to do in terms of who is going to play and when.

"But we are going to need matches because of the competitive situation we find ourselves in with the Champions League qualifier and I anticipate trying to fit in another game on August 6 for Stan Ternent's testimonial.

"That match will mean when we get back from America, I will be able to assess which players are more advanced in terms of fitness and those not ready for the tournament can have a game before the Community Shield."

F**k me, all Fergie ever does is talk about fixture congestion and resting players and we’re already facing it next season before this one’s even finished. What was that he said about good management?