Grin of the week

Manchester United old-boy Paddy Crerand doesn't exactly have a reputation for being impartial during his co-commentary shifts…

Manchester United old-boy Paddy Crerand doesn't exactly have a reputation for being impartial during his co-commentary shifts on Greater Manchester Radio but, by all accounts, he excelled himself during Wednesday's cup replay against Arsenal. "It's no wonder the Germans ran through some of these players' countries when you see some of their defending," he said of the defensive qualities of the Gunners' French contingent. Oh God.

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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times