controversy:
“If there’s nothing to hide, there is no problem. Ferguson
is the manager of the biggest club in the world and is
responsible for millions of pounds. The players are worth so
much money and it is in United’s interest to make sure they
do not get up to the wrong things.
“I’ve never heard before of players being followed night and
day by spies but United fans should be grateful to Ferguson
for making sure players are not stepping out of line.”
Blackmore described Kelly in the Sun as a “nice bloke, who I
wouldn’t want to cross”.