Paddy Crerand - 20th League Title, Midfield Questions Ahead




Beyond The Pitch show

Summary: Manchester United legend and current MUTV in-studio pundit Paddy Crerand makes his third appearance on the show to discuss the the Championship season in 2012-13 and help us gauge the key moments in the season, some emerging storylines for the upcoming campaign and what areas of the team Sir Alex Ferguson might have to address next and if some movement of current players to new roles might be in the cards. At the forefront is the title delivering performance for a 20th league title on a night when Robin Van Persie was his brilliant best and another appearance for Wayne Rooney in the deeper and more central area of the formation, but we also look back over the incredible run that began many years ago when the entire club had to refocus and begin by delivering its own players and strengthening with key players year upon year. We also examine the issues in the midfield, whether Paul Scholes and Darren Fletcher will make the roster for another season and if Phil Jones will ultimately move deeper into a defensive role. We also look over the opportunity lost for Manchester United in the Champions League, thoughts on the Luis Suarez 10 match ban and another major change on the horizon with David Gill moving on at the end of campaign. Paddy Crerand has just entered his 50th year of association with Manchester United 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 United in 1963 and his contribution to United has become as priceless as it is unforgettable ever since.