"A sad and strange day in Manchester yesterday, but Sky put on some assured coverage of a City vs United derby that took place just hours after the news of Ricky Hatton's death emerged. Hatton was obviously a Mancunian legend and someone beloved by thousands at the Etihad, not least Micah Richards, whose contributions stood out for their heart and warmth."
"not least Micah Richards, whose contributions stood out for their heart and warmth. "He was a very deep person," Richards said of Hatton on Sky Sports. "He overthought a lot of things and the news is just devastating. It's ruined my mood for the whole day. He'd be here today celebrating. To get this news now feels surreal. For someone so young for it to happen now, it's devastating.""
A sad and strange day unfolded in Manchester as a City vs United derby took place just hours after news of Ricky Hatton's death. Sky Sports provided assured, steady coverage of the fixture. Hatton was a Mancunian legend beloved by thousands at the Etihad. Micah Richards contributed with evident heart and warmth, reflecting on Hatton's character and the shock of his passing. Richards described Hatton as a very deep person who overthought many things, called the news devastating, said it ruined his mood for the whole day, and described the timing and youth of the death as surreal and devastating.
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