Manchester’s Twitter Battle

Gary Neville was part of a Manchester United team famous for their never-say-die attitude.

And that spirit is living on in his Twitter and text antics now he has hung up his boots to concentrate on eco-projects, punditry and grooming his wee 'tache.

The ex-England star is fighting back in his battle with Noel Gallagher after the Oasis star hammered him for quoting the band's lyrics on Twitter.

And the war of words is being conducted by text message - with GNev's former team-mate Rio Ferdinand acting as middle man, passing the pair's messages to each other.

After Noel's insult in Bizarre earlier this week, Gary responded: "Shouldn't you be writing a new album or has your pen run out of ink?" Man City fan Noel replied: "My pen runs on pure gold. Ink's for your daft mates' tattoos."

GNev answered: "Gold? If you take any longer you'll be on UK Gold."

But the final word went to Mr Big: "The thought of you humming my new tunes while combing your 'tache in the mirror makes me want to take another year off. But if you promise not to buy a copy when it comes out I'll get a move on."

It'll die down this weekend. Neither of them have anything to moan about with City in the FA Cup final today and United close to a historic double in the league and Europe. Shame.

It's been good while it lasted.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk