As far back as I can remember Ferguson has only ever said good things about SAFC. I can recall him describing us as a 'proper and traitional football club', 'great fans', 'difficult place to go', especially when we were at Roker Park, a stadium I think he had a soft spot for. He's encouraged some of his good young players to sign for us on loan or on perminent deals (some worked out, others were shite), but always with good intentions. Seems to me there's always been a mutual respect between the clubs.