Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has refused to discuss Sir Alex Ferguson's 25-year anniversary at Manchester United.

The Daily Express reports the great and the good of the game are being canvassed for their opinions on his achievement in reaching the milestone.

Most are ready with an anecdote but, when asked last week, one man wouldn't have anything to do with it.

A clue, as if you need one?

He is a compatriot and the one current Premier League manager in the top flight when Fergie arrived from Scotland...