Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand gave an extraordinary interview to BBC Radio Five Live in response to the trouble which marred Sunday’s Manchester derby.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand was involved in an astonishing outburst on UK radio this morning as he reacted angrily to the suggestion that Rio Ferdinand could in any way have provoked Manchester City fans with his celebration of United’s winner in yesterday’s derby.

Controversial sprinter Dwain Chambers will start as favourite for 60metres gold at the European Indoor Championships in Turin after being confirmed in the Aviva Great Britain team today.