UPDATED: 15:18 EST, 13 April 2013 The politics of Sir Alex Ferguson and Paolo Di Canio couldn't be more irreconcilable. The Manchester United manager is really a lifelong socialist and a store steward in the Clyde shipyards, while his new Sunderland counterpart can be an admirer of Italy's wartime fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini. But it seems their love of baseball has generated mutual respect. For Di Canio has revealed that, on the list of congratulations he received after guiding Swindon to campaign from League Two last time, was a letter from Ferguson. Left-wing: Sir Alex Ferguson Right-wing: Paolo Di Canio 'He was good in my experience when I won the name a year ago. He sent a letter to me. Beautiful. It had been signed by him,' explained 44-year-old Di Canio. 'He explained, "I like your idea. Carry on - this kind of play may be the future of football." I put it in a figure and keep it with me. The truth that he used the start of my job made me very proud.' Sir Alex said that he only desired to congratulate Di Canio on his footballing success, adding: 'It is some thing I actually do on a regular basis with other managers.' These were the days: Paolo Di Canio (then of Charlton) and Sir Alex Ferguson Without doubt Di Canio is going to be buoyed by the motion when he attempts to halt a gloomy report of recent benefits against Newcastle in the 146th Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park. Sunderland haven't needed three points at the expense of their North-East rivals more and victory would persuade doubters that Di Canio is the right person for the job. Sunderland have gained only one of the last 16 against Newcastle. They're beyond your Premier League's bottom three only on goal difference with only three points out of the final 27. But, on average, Di Canio sees only optimism in trouble. He is comfortable Sunderland can build on the offer of his first game responsible at Chelsea last weekend when they led at half-time and sent the European champions all the way. 'Now there's a new desire, new atmosphere,' he said. 'The supporters found the big difference on Sunday. There is no pressure [about the derby record]. The force is already large for starters reason, and because we're near to the relegation zone that's. 'The competition is quite intense. At the hotel yesterday, there was a young guy who was there working and he saw my staff and me walk out of the hotel and he called, "Paolo, Paolo" and pulled up his trouser leg and showed a Sunderland tattoo. I said we will do the best job and be sure that the lovers will be pleased, because we know it is a massive, massive sport. 'It is important we celebrate at the conclusion of the game and perhaps I am going to celebrate more than them. My nature is always to leap with them with my scarf, not because their love is wanted by me, but because I discover how they think. I was a fan like them. I used to disappear from home everywhere, on the terraces with the fans and singing.' Di Canio is certain Sunderland is capable of lift-off by avoiding defeat. Big match: Paolo Di Canio (left) is raring to move up against Newcastle Paolo di Canio can give another major frustration to the Premier League if he doesn't save Sunderland from relegation. Sunderland is going to be compelled to withdraw from the league's flagship pre-season tournament in Hong Kong come early july when they fall in to the Championship, having been planned to get involved along with Manchester City, Tottenham and local group South China. The Premier League welcomed Sunderland to perform in the Barclays Asia Trophy if they were mid-table but they are seen by a dismal run at risk of taking place. If Sunderland do fall out, the Premier League will have to find another club at late notice. Of their remaining six activities, three are at home against Everton, Stoke and Southampton and he's set a goal of seven items at the Stadium of Light. 'I don't want to say it's statistical however you keep up with that within my opinion,' he added. 'But with two wins and a sketch you might take action, too.It depends, so we've to obtain three wins. But we could try this. We've to produce things happen and perform and if we do we're planning to get two or three games for certain. 'In standard, if you don't play well, you can't get the result you want. With this game, I would accept playing poorly and since the points are desperately needed by us winning the game. 'If you ask me if I would accept the gain, currently, yes, to be honest, because we need the three items and they are critical. 'In standard, my message to my players is that they've to attempt to play well since, that way, you'll win more games than if you play badly, if you play without need, control and quality.'
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