Paddy Crerand - Van Persie, Rio and England, Problems for Scotland




Beyond The Pitch show

Summary: Manchester United legend and MUTV in-studio pundit Paddy Crerand makes his second appearance to discuss the firestorm over the Rio Ferdinand selection to the England national team, whether he should continue his international career, and what lies ahead for a United team which stands double digit points clear with a clear mandate a year removed from a title that was settled by goal difference. At the forefront of this campaign has been the impact of Robin Van Persie and what it may actually mean for the future of Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford. We also examine the current situation developing in Scotland with Gordon Strachan, thoughts on Roy Keane and the Nani red card and some amusing personal tales between Paddy and Jose Mourinho who has already begun the charm offensive with MUTV against the constantly evolving landscape on where the future lies for The Special One in the years ahead. Paddy Crerand has just entered his 50th year of association with the football club. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1939, and after six years with Celtic, on the fifth anniversary of the Munich air disaster, he signed for the Reds in 1963 and his commitment and contribution to United has become priceless ever since.