[Legend] Paddy Crerand

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[Legend] Paddy Crerand
ManUtd.com

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30/06/2010 07:00 - Manutd.com, Gemma Thompson
Paddy across the pond

Paddy Crerand will be following United on tour in his role as co-commentator for MUTV. Here the Reds legend recalls the transatlantic trips in his playing days...

When I was a United player, we tended to travel the globe at the end of the season, rather than in pre-season. We would be away for long periods - I remember going away for six weeks in 1967, when we visited America, Australia and New Zealand... we even stopped off in Hawaii for a day!

Transport and travel was different back then. It took much longer to get from place to place than it does nowadays. You’re away from your family for a long period and it did get quite boring at times - when we weren’t playing or training there wasn’t a great deal to do. It certainly wasn’t a holiday for the players, but we did at least get chance to have a look round the places we visited. End-of-season tours were definitely more relaxed, compared to pre-season when you were getting ready for a new campaign.

I usually roomed with Alex Stepney on tour. I shared with George [Best] and Nobby [Stiles] on occasion, but in the main it was Alex. It was great fun and we always had a good laugh taking the mickey out of each other! We all played practical jokes – Denis [Law] was quite funny, but Bobby [Charlton], Shay [Brennan] and Nobby were the main three culprits. They were always joking around.

You saw the interest in football grow as the years went on whenever we travelled. Australia was crazy - the welcome we got there in ’67, having just won the league, was similar to that afforded to the first team in the Far East nowadays. The interest in the US and Canada was different - back then it wasn’t as big as it is now. The game’s profile in America has increased significantly in over the years. I was looking back at the attendance records for the 1994 World Cup the other day and the crowds at that tournament broke all kinds of records.

I'm looking forward to covering this year's tour matches on MUTV, starting with Celtic in Toronto. That should be a good test for the Reds and I’m sure it’ll be a great atmosphere at the Rogers Centre given the big Scottish population over there. Both teams have supporters’ clubs out there and it’ll be nice to catch up with some old friends. I remember playing for United against Celtic in Toronto in May 1970. We won 2-0 and a young fella called Kenny Dalglish made his debut against us.

The United players always enjoy going to America, and they're certain to get a warm welcome. It’ll be a great chance for our new signings Chris Smalling and Chicharito to get to know their new team-mates and, of course, all the lads will be working hard to get themselves in the best condition for the new season.

[Andi Istiabudi]

Tidak ada foto Paddy Crerand saat masih menjadi pemain yach ?

[Redsbusby]

Kalo perlu sekalian Videonya kalo ada :putra:
Saya save dulu, dibaca d rmh, mo balik dulu neh :D

:ngacir:

[arief_oct]

seorang legend united yg sering muncul di mutv dan bahkan punya acara sendiri di mutv.

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

waktu ada astro dengan MUTV nya, sering ngeliat beliau

sekarang gak ada lagi .....

payah tv kabel yang sekarang .... gak ada MUTV nya

[Andi Istiabudi]

waktu ada astro dengan MUTV nya, sering ngeliat beliau

sekarang gak ada lagi .....

payah tv kabel yang sekarang .... gak ada MUTV nya

Memangnya dulu di Asto TV ada channel MUTV juga yach ? Baru tahu ...

[Sir Alsep Ferguson]

Memangnya dulu di Asto TV ada channel MUTV juga yach ? Baru tahu ...

dulu masang atau nggak emangnya ??

[Andi Istiabudi]

dulu masang atau nggak emangnya ??

Nope ... :D

[Andi Istiabudi]

Pat Crerand

Patrick Timothy "Paddy" Crerand (born 19 February 1939) is a Scottish-born former footballer of Irish descent After six years at Celtic he moved to Manchester United where he was a member of teams that won the English League title twice, the FA Cup and European Cup. He gained 16 international caps for Scotland.

He spent one season managing Northampton Town and has since forged a career in the media. He started on radio, and now commentates on matches for MUTV.

Football career

After six years at Celtic (120 appearances, 5 goals), he signed for Manchester United on 6 February 1963, the fifth anniversary of the Munich air disaster, making his debut against Blackpool. He was a hard-tackling midfielder who, while known for his tenacity and tackling ability, was also an accurate passer, creating chances for attacking players such as Bobby Charlton and George Best. It was once said that while United had Best, Law and Charlton, an in-form Paddy was the heartbeat of the team.

He helped United to the league championship in 1965 and 1967 and won winners' medals in the 1963 FA Cup and 1968 European Cup finals. He represented the Scottish national side on 16 occasions.[1]

He retired in 1972, having appeared in 401 games, scoring 19 goals for United. He was manager of Northampton Town in 1976-77 and covered United matches on local radio in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Media career

Today, he appears regularly on MUTV, Manchester United's television channel, as a co-commentator on its coverage of all Manchester United first-team matches, as well as appearing as a pundit on the phone-in show Crerand and Bower...In Extra Time until Steve Bower's departure (joining sports broadcaster Setanta Sports) at the end of the 2006–07 season.

In February 2009, Crerand was part of the Manchester United contingent that visited Malta to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the Malta Manchester United Supporter's Club, the oldest supporters club in the world. During this visit, MUTV and Crerand provided local fans with the opportunity to form part of the audience for his phone-in show.

Crerand is even recognised by younger United fans today since his commentary during United matches has maintained his cult status amongst all connected to United at Old Trafford.

In 1995, Crerand supported Eric Cantona during the time of his infamous kung-fu kick on Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons. Both before and after this incident, Crerand became known for being a 'cheerleader' for the Old Trafford club in media interviews.

Source : Wikipedia

[arief_oct]

waktu ada astro dengan MUTV nya, sering ngeliat beliau

sekarang gak ada lagi .....

payah tv kabel yang sekarang .... gak ada MUTV nya

skarang MUTV adanya di homecable oom alsep..

[Anderstone]

sebagai pemain si Paddy boleh lah, sebagai komentator dan pundit, komentar2 dia di MUTV sekelas Hardimen Koto dan Binder Singh versi Inggris. Bias parah.

[rondwisan]

Crerand backs United to come good
MEN, Stuart Mathieson - October 05, 2010

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United go into international week behind City in the Premier League but Manchester's big two have it all to do to take the title from champions Chelsea.

The Blues last finished higher than the Reds back in 1991 when City were managed by Peter Reid and Sir Alex Ferguson was masterminding the early stages of the United revolution.

Bookie Fred Done now has City at 5/4 to finish above United.

The Salford-based millionaire, who is an avid Red told MEN Sport: “I hope that United are not in some kind of slow decline with an ageing team and no money like Liverpool.

“Our only hope is with the greatest manager in the world.”


Here our Reds man Stuart Mathieson speaks to Paddy Crerand to see if he thinks the league situation will last.

Paddy Crerand welcomes City’s arrival as a Big Four challenger – but believes the Blues will have to be content looking up at the Reds and Chelsea come May.

The former United midfielder was a key component of Sir Matt Busby’s 60s Old Trafford team that contested the Kings of Manchester battle with Joe Mercer’s City.

Paddy laments the 40-year spell when the local rivalry gradually faded away.

“Last season was getting back to the good old days from my time when there was a tension and excitement in Manchester football,” he told M.E.N. Sport.

“I thought it was great to have that atmosphere back in the City and it is obviously going to increase and get better. I have missed the banter. One of my best mates is a Blue, we go to the gym every day, and for so long there hasn’t been much mickey taking and teasing at all because City just weren’t a threat for so long.

“You can’t really have the same verbal jousting when your neighbour is not a danger to you. But now the old banter is back and it is superb to have it again.”

Crerand even believes that Roberto Mancini’s side have elbowed Liverpool firmly out of the picture as the biggest foe in the area.

“For so long it was Liverpool who were looked on as the big challenge by United,” Paddy added. "When we got the upperhand for so many years and knocked them off the top the rivalry just intensified.

“Chelsea and Arsenal have come into it as well but nothing was as fierce as the one with the Anfielders.

“But I think that has changed now. Liverpool are struggling and City certainly recognised now by United as a top challenger.

“They are going to be fighting it out right to the end of the season I don’t think there is much doubt about it. I know it is early days and they’ve only just gone above United but I think it will be nip and tuck right to the end.

“And so they should be putting in a challenge with all the money they have spent. You wouldn’t expect anything less.

“When you have spent the kind of cash City have, then you have to have a return on it. If you don’t, then you can imagine many changes of managers until it comes right. That is a big pressure. Without question I think all United fans have to be worried by City’s emergence as a genuine force. We have really been top dogs for most of the last four decades since 1968 but you cannot dismiss what is happening at Eastlands.

“People might be envisaging a shift in power in Manchester but for all that City have improved and are in the mix, it is not the end of the world for United.

“I have said since the start of the season that whoever finishes above Chelsea will be the champions. I still believe that I can only see United achieving it.

“As strong as City are looking I still firmly imagine that it will be United and Chelsea occupying the top two positions.”

[rondwisan]

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[erin]

kangen juga ama paddy crerand, dulu wktu di ASTR* sering bgt dengar dia di MUTV..
trus paling inget kalo lg comment matchnya United..
paling sering bilang "Thank you very much"