Ron Atkinson says Paul McGrath is the best centre half in Premier League history
Very high praise. Football legend Ron Atkinson has said Paul McGrath was the best centre half ever to play in the Premier League. The former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager told a number of stories about the Irish hero playing under him at separate spells. Speaking on the Undr The Cosh podcast, the 85-year-old […]
1 year ago
Strachan tale about Big Ron’s team-talks show why Fergie blew the roof off
“Oh, ho, this is different, lads!” Gordon Strachan was like a red carpet for Alex Ferguson. He went, got the lay of the land and along came Ferguson, with his confident stride. The diminutive Scot arrived at Aberdeen in 1977 and made a name for himself before Ferguson, one year later, took over the reins. […]
5 years ago
Ron Atkinson attempts to explain infamous TV racial slur
His explanations haven’t won him too many new fans.
10 years ago