United won’t need any motivation against City

DERBY-DAY legend Sammy McIlroy does not believe Alex Ferguson will be required to make much of a team-talk ahead of tomorrrow’s Old Trafford extravaganza.

The current Northern Ireland boss turned out for both Manchester clubs during an illustrious playing career, which began with a goalscoring debut for United against City back in 1971.

And irrespective of the need for league points, he knows exactly what Ferguson will demand of his team in the wake of their 3-1 Maine Road mauling earlier in the season.