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TIATTO TIRADE AGAINST NEVILLE

MANCHESTER CITY bad-boy Danny Tiatto has warned Phil Neville to watch out for a "real tackle" when the two next meet, and launched an astonishing attack on city rivals United.

The Australian international may face an FA rap after hitting back at Neville, following the England defender`s description of a challenge from his adversary in last week`s derby as "cowardly."

"I can`t believe everything that has been said," blasted the temperamental Tiatto.

"If that had been me, I wouldn`t have gone to the papers, I`d just get on with my own game but, as soon as you touch one of the United players, they all kick up a big fuss - it`s just pathetic.

"It was a very ordinary challenge, especially when you see some of the ones United put in every week.

"Phil and Gary Neville seem to have a moan every time something goes wrong them for them.

"What Phil said is a disgrace.

"If he wants to see me put in a real tackle, then I`m more than willing when I next come up against him.

"I jumped in the air and, if it had been deliberate, I wouldn`t have done that. I would have gone for the legs."

The 27-year-old, real name Daniele, seems to be trying to make a name for himself, and establishing a reputation for tough tackling, after a high-profile spat with David Beckham in Denis Irwin`s pre-season testimonial.