Ferguson argues that Liverpool will need major investment to get to the level again of United and also cites the failure to significantly modernise Anfield or move to a major new stadium as a constraining factor. He also revealed that he nearly bought Stan Collymore but that he felt fortunate not to have made that signing once he saw him playing for Liverpool. For all his observations on the recent problems at Liverpool, Ferguson does says that he could always “feel their breath” on the back of his neck and, despite the animosity, says that he always felt mutual respect.