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Crerand was born to Irish immigrants in the [[Gorbals]] area of [[Glasgow]] on 19 February 1939. His father, Michael Crerand, was from [[Newtownstewart]], [[County Tyrone]], and his mother, Sarah Boyle, was from [[Gweedore]], [[County Donegal]], where Crerand spent much of his childhood.<ref name="derry"/> His father was killed on 12 March 1941 in a [[Luftwaffe|German]] [[Clydebank Blitz|air raid]] on [[John Brown & Company|John Brown's shipyard]] in [[Clydebank]], where he was working the fire watch on the night of his death; Crerand was two years old.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Crerand |first1=Paddy |last2=Mitten |first2=Andy |title=Never Turn the Other Cheek |year=2007 |publisher=HarperSport |location=London |isbn=978-0-00-724761-5 |pages=1–2 }}</ref>
Crerand was born to Irish immigrants in the [[Gorbals]] area of [[Glasgow]] on 19 February 1939. His father, Michael Crerand, was from [[Newtownstewart]], [[County Tyrone]], and his mother, Sarah Boyle, was from [[Gweedore]], [[County Donegal]], where Crerand spent much of his childhood.<ref name="derry"/> His father was killed on 12 March 1941 in a [[Luftwaffe|German]] [[Clydebank Blitz|air raid]] on [[John Brown & Company|John Brown's shipyard]] in [[Clydebank]], where he was working the fire watch on the night of his death; Crerand was two years old.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Crerand |first1=Paddy |last2=Mitten |first2=Andy |title=Never Turn the Other Cheek |year=2007 |publisher=HarperSport |location=London |isbn=978-0-00-724761-5 |pages=1–2 }}</ref>


Crerand married Noreen Ferry, a Scottish girl of Irish descent, in 1963. They have three children, Patrick, Lorraine and [[Danny Crerand|Danny]], who was also a professional footballer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm|title=Sons and Daughters|accessdate=11 September 2010|publisher=Bob Dunning}}</ref> He also has eight grandchildren. Scarlett, Chelsea, Danny, Eina, Ursula, Jade, Saoirse and Nicholas. A cousin, [[Charlie Gallagher (association footballer)|Charlie Gallagher]], also later became a footballer with Celtic.<ref>{{cite book|last=McGuirk | first=Brian |title=Celtic FC - The Ireland Connection | publisher=Black and White Publishing | year=2009 | isbn=9781845022488}}</ref> In 2007, he released his autobiography ''Never Turn the Other Cheek''.
Crerand married Noreen Ferry, a Scottish girl of Irish descent, in 1963. They have three children, Patrick, Lorraine and [[Danny Crerand|Danny]], who was also a professional footballer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm|title=Sons and Daughters|accessdate=11 September 2010|publisher=Bob Dunning|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831175648/http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/bob.dunning/sonsand.htm|archivedate=31 August 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He also has eight grandchildren. Scarlett, Chelsea, Danny, Eina, Ursula, Jade, Saoirse and Nicholas. A cousin, [[Charlie Gallagher (association footballer)|Charlie Gallagher]], also later became a footballer with Celtic.<ref>{{cite book|last=McGuirk | first=Brian |title=Celtic FC - The Ireland Connection | publisher=Black and White Publishing | year=2009 | isbn=9781845022488}}</ref> In 2007, he released his autobiography ''Never Turn the Other Cheek''.
Crerand became involved in Irish politics during [[the Troubles]].<ref name="derry"/> Crerand said in his autobiography that he was a friend of [[John Hume]] and he had talked to [[Provisional IRA|IRA]] members, including [[Martin McGuinness]], in an effort to resolve the rent strikes of 1975.<ref name="derry">{{cite news |title=Crerand met with IRA |url=http://www.derryjournal.com/news/local/crerand_met_with_ira_1_2114741 |work=Derry Journal |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=4 September 2007 |accessdate=14 November 2011 }}</ref>
Crerand became involved in Irish politics during [[the Troubles]].<ref name="derry"/> Crerand said in his autobiography that he was a friend of [[John Hume]] and he had talked to [[Provisional IRA|IRA]] members, including [[Martin McGuinness]], in an effort to resolve the rent strikes of 1975.<ref name="derry">{{cite news |title=Crerand met with IRA |url=http://www.derryjournal.com/news/local/crerand_met_with_ira_1_2114741 |work=Derry Journal |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=4 September 2007 |accessdate=14 November 2011 }}</ref>
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After six years at [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (120 appearances, 5 goals), he signed for [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] on 6 February 1963, the fifth anniversary of the [[Munich air disaster]], making his debut against [[Blackpool F.C.|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]].
After six years at [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] (120 appearances, 5 goals), he signed for [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] on 6 February 1963, the fifth anniversary of the [[Munich air disaster]], making his debut against [[Blackpool F.C.|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]].


He helped United to the league championship in 1965 and 1967 and won winners' medals in the [[1963 FA Cup Final]] and [[1968 European Cup Final]]. He represented the [[Scotland national football team|Scottish national side]] on 16 occasions<ref>{{cite web |title=Pat Creand – The Donegal Influence at Celtic |work=Association of Donegal Celtic Supporters Clubs |url=http://donegalassoc-csc.net/patcreand.htm |accessdate=28 May 2007 }}</ref> and the [[Scottish League XI]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Scotland FL Players by Appearances |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/aaplayersbyapp.html |work=Londonhearts.com |publisher=London Hearts Supporters' Club |accessdate=27 November 2011 }}</ref> Crerand was inducted into the [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite news |first=Alan |last=Pattullo |title=Pat Crerand and Terry Butcher among new boys in Hall of Fame |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/pat_crerand_and_terry_butcher_among_new_boys_in_hall_of_fame_1_1964680 |work=[[The Scotsman]] |publisher=Johnston Press |date=14 November 2011 |accessdate=14 November 2011}}</ref>
He helped United to the league championship in 1965 and 1967 and won winners' medals in the [[1963 FA Cup Final]] and [[1968 European Cup Final]]. He represented the [[Scotland national football team|Scottish national side]] on 16 occasions<ref>{{cite web |title=Pat Creand – The Donegal Influence at Celtic |work=Association of Donegal Celtic Supporters Clubs |url=http://donegalassoc-csc.net/patcreand.htm |accessdate=28 May 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010193938/http://www.donegalassoc-csc.net/patcreand.htm |archivedate=10 October 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and the [[Scottish League XI]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Scotland FL Players by Appearances |url=http://www.londonhearts.com/SFL/players/aaplayersbyapp.html |work=Londonhearts.com |publisher=London Hearts Supporters' Club |accessdate=27 November 2011 }}</ref> Crerand was inducted into the [[Scottish Football Hall of Fame]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite news |first=Alan |last=Pattullo |title=Pat Crerand and Terry Butcher among new boys in Hall of Fame |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/pat_crerand_and_terry_butcher_among_new_boys_in_hall_of_fame_1_1964680 |work=[[The Scotsman]] |publisher=Johnston Press |date=14 November 2011 |accessdate=14 November 2011}}</ref>


He retired from playing in 1971, having appeared in 401 games, scoring 19 goals for United. After retiring as a player, he became a coach at United, becoming assistant manager under [[Tommy Docherty]] when Docherty was appointed as manager in December 1972. However, Docherty added [[Frank Blunstone]] and [[Tommy Cavanagh]] to his coaching team soon after, and the arrival of Blunstone and Cavanagh saw Crerand sidelined in Docherty's team. Crerand left United in 1976. Crerand was manager of [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] in 1976–77 and covered United matches on local radio in the 1980s and early 1990s.
He retired from playing in 1971, having appeared in 401 games, scoring 19 goals for United. After retiring as a player, he became a coach at United, becoming assistant manager under [[Tommy Docherty]] when Docherty was appointed as manager in December 1972. However, Docherty added [[Frank Blunstone]] and [[Tommy Cavanagh]] to his coaching team soon after, and the arrival of Blunstone and Cavanagh saw Crerand sidelined in Docherty's team. Crerand left United in 1976. Crerand was manager of [[Northampton Town F.C.|Northampton Town]] in 1976–77 and covered United matches on local radio in the 1980s and early 1990s.

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Pat Crerand
Crerand in 2011
Personal information
Full name Patrick Timothy Crerand[1]
Date of birth (1939-02-19) 19 February 1939 (age 86)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1957–1958 Duntocher Hibs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1963 Celtic 91 (5)
1963–1971 Manchester United 304 (10)
Total 395 (15)
International career
1961–1965 Scotland 16 (0)
1960–1962 Scottish Football League XI 7 (1)
Managerial career
1972–1976 Manchester United (assistant)
1976–1977 Northampton Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Patrick Timothy Crerand (born 19 February 1939), is a Scottish former footballer. 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 also gained 16 international caps for Scotland.[2]

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.

Early and personal life

Crerand was born to Irish immigrants in the Gorbals area of Glasgow on 19 February 1939. His father, Michael Crerand, was from Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, and his mother, Sarah Boyle, was from Gweedore, County Donegal, where Crerand spent much of his childhood.[3] His father was killed on 12 March 1941 in a German air raid on John Brown's shipyard in Clydebank, where he was working the fire watch on the night of his death; Crerand was two years old.[4]

Crerand married Noreen Ferry, a Scottish girl of Irish descent, in 1963. They have three children, Patrick, Lorraine and Danny, who was also a professional footballer.[5] He also has eight grandchildren. Scarlett, Chelsea, Danny, Eina, Ursula, Jade, Saoirse and Nicholas. A cousin, Charlie Gallagher, also later became a footballer with Celtic.[6] In 2007, he released his autobiography Never Turn the Other Cheek.

Crerand became involved in Irish politics during the Troubles.[3] Crerand said in his autobiography that he was a friend of John Hume and he had talked to IRA members, including Martin McGuinness, in an effort to resolve the rent strikes of 1975.[3]

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.

He helped United to the league championship in 1965 and 1967 and won winners' medals in the 1963 FA Cup Final and 1968 European Cup Final. He represented the Scottish national side on 16 occasions[7] and the Scottish League XI.[8] Crerand was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in November 2011.[9]

He retired from playing in 1971, having appeared in 401 games, scoring 19 goals for United. After retiring as a player, he became a coach at United, becoming assistant manager under Tommy Docherty when Docherty was appointed as manager in December 1972. However, Docherty added Frank Blunstone and Tommy Cavanagh to his coaching team soon after, and the arrival of Blunstone and Cavanagh saw Crerand sidelined in Docherty's team. Crerand left United in 1976. Crerand 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 and reserve matches, as well as appearing as a pundit on the phone-in show 'The Paddy Crerand Show", where he receives calls from supporters and discusses all things Manchester United. Crerand had previously summarised United matches for Piccadilly Radio in the 1990s before joining MUTV.

In February 2009, Crerand was part of the Manchester United contingent that visited Malta to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Malta Manchester United Supporters' 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.

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. Speaking in October 2014, former United captain Roy Keane criticised Crerand and Bryan Robson for being biased towards the club in their media work.[10] Keane cited an incident where Nani had been sent off in a Champions League tie against Real Madrid which Keane believed was a correct decision, but Crerand and Robson had believed was incorrect.[10][11]

On 10 December 2012, Crerand had a hostile reaction during an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, where he was asked about Rio Ferdinand being struck by a coin from the home crowd during the previous day's Manchester derby.[12]

Career statistics

International

National team Season Apps Goals
Scotland 1961 7 0
1962 4 0
1963 1 0
1964 0 0
1965 4 0
Total 16 0

Honours

Club

Manchester United

International

Scotland

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Paddy Crerand". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  2. ^ White, Jim (29 September 2007). "Man Utd diehard Paddy Crerand still kicking". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. ^ a b c "Crerand met with IRA". Derry Journal. Johnston Publishing. 4 September 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  4. ^ Crerand, Paddy; Mitten, Andy (2007). Never Turn the Other Cheek. London: HarperSport. pp. 1–2. ISBN 978-0-00-724761-5.
  5. ^ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ McGuirk, Brian (2009). Celtic FC - The Ireland Connection. Black and White Publishing. ISBN 9781845022488.
  7. ^ "Pat Creand – The Donegal Influence at Celtic". Association of Donegal Celtic Supporters Clubs. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 28 May 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Scotland FL Players by Appearances". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  9. ^ Pattullo, Alan (14 November 2011). "Pat Crerand and Terry Butcher among new boys in Hall of Fame". The Scotsman. Johnston Press. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  10. ^ a b https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/22/roy-keane-manchester-united-mafia
  11. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21686367
  12. ^ "Paddy Crerand in radio outburst over Manchester derby coin-throwing incident". The Scotsman. 10 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Scots again dominant at Wembley". The Glasgow Herald. Google News Archive. 27 May 1963. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  14. ^ Edwards, Glyn (30 May 1968). "Manchester United win European Cup in extra time". The Glasgow Herald. Google News Archive. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  15. ^ http://www.thefa.com/News/competitions/fa-community-shield/2012/jul/shield-classics-310712.aspx
  16. ^ Horne, Cyril (16 April 1962). "England beaten at Hampden Park". The Glasgow Herald. Google News Archive. p. 9. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Manchester United F.C. assistant manager
1972–1976 		Succeeded by
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