Roy Keane has left Man U!

azbedwell · Post by **azbedwell** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:17 am

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 449396.stm

What does everyone think of this? Ignoring the reasons etc for his leaving, I think this is a good thing for Man U. I am by no means a man u fan but i think keane has been hanging on to old glories at man u for a while now and him leaving is really a good thing in terms of the club moving on.

the-mole · Post by **the-mole** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:28 am

Kinda shocked and not too shocked at the same time. I believe Keano has been a legend and at times possibly slightly outspoken - however the guy normally speaks the truth and doesn't mess around!!!

I never expected him to leave in a normal fashion though and this style of departure hasn't surprised me. The guy demands 100% and if the england squad had his commitment and dedication we would be world beaters no doubt about it.

All good things come to an end and I think it will benefit Man U. They have been playing under his shadow and he wasn't the player he was 4 years ago. Man U are looking at producing the next phase of an awesomely talented side. With the likes of Rooney and Ronaldo heading up that side you can bet that the future is bright for United.

Plus - sign up keano - he would dominate the championship big style and would fill portman road!!

Dubai Blue · Post by **Dubai Blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:50 am

Great player though he was I'm not if I would want him on my team at this point.

Perhaps player coach for a while would be a good move.

wicked blue · Post by **wicked blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:57 am

Rekon he'll either go to Celtic or there is a rumour he'll be the next Ireland boss.

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:03 am

He would make a great central defender alongside Bam Bam!

wicked blue · Post by **wicked blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:04 am

i know its unsporting..........but i do love to see manure in disarray

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:10 am

wicked blue wrote:i know its unsporting..........but i do love to see manure in disarray

Nothing unsporting about it Wicked - thats a natural way to feel

wicked blue · Post by **wicked blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:14 am

bluebird wrote:
wicked blue wrote:i know its unsporting..........but i do love to see manure in disarray
Nothing unsporting about it Wicked - thats a natural way to feel

oh thats ok then........

PMSL and LMAO at manure

and it looks like Ballack may go to Madrid and not them!

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:08 pm

Roy Keane has sensationally brought the curtain down on his Manchester United career after more than 12 trophy-laden years at Old Trafford.

A statement released by the Old Trafford outfit confirmed that their long-serving captain has departed with immediate effect after it became clear that his future at the club was untenable.

The 34-year-old's representative Michael Kennedy met United chief executive David Gill at Old Trafford to thrash out details of Keane's severance, completing one of the most dramatic departures the Red Devils have ever known.

The announcement comes less than three weeks after Keane's amazing outburst at his team-mates during an MUTV interview so damning that it was deemed "unbroadcastable".

Sir Alex Ferguson was known to be furious at the timing and verocity of the personal attacks contained within the interview and publicly rebuked his skipper prior to the win over Chelsea on 6 November.

Once the depth of Ferguson's feeling was known it became clear that Keane had no future at the club.

A previous offer for a testimonial in recognition of the Irishman's 12-and-a-half years at Old Trafford has been confirmed in writing but Keane will not be at the club in an official capacity if he decides to take the offer up.

Keane had already cast doubt over his long-term future at United earlier this season when, in a live phone-in, he said he believed that his current contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season, would be his last.

The statement astounded Ferguson and Gill who believed they had a verbal agreement in place to discuss the Cork-born star's future later in the year.

Almost immediately speculation surfaced that he would join Celtic in the summer, and in their official statement United have made it clear that Keane is now free to sign "a long-term deal with another club to enable him to secure his playing career beyond what would have been the end of his contract at United in the summer".

While the relationship between Ferguson and Keane, which has proved to be such a bedrock of United's success down the years, has now been broken apparently beyond repair the United manager breezed through Friday morning's media sessions without mentioning the dramatic developments about to unfold.

As Wicked says above, no one likes to see Manure in turmoil

wicked blue · Post by **wicked blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:36 pm

Fully · Post by **Fully** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:20 pm

He'll go to Wigan. Midfield general they need. They have the wages for him which we dont. Plus, easy distance from him home in Cheshire.

phily bon bon · Post by **phily bon bon** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:37 pm

I would love to see him at PR but a move north of the border is most likley.

wicked blue · Post by **wicked blue** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:49 pm

pompey have also said they are interested. Cant see him going there tho, but who knows?

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:17 pm

he'll retire I recon. If I were him I'd rather be known for leaving a hugely succsesful club than playing out my career in a second rate PL team.

azbedwell · Post by **azbedwell** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:27 pm

Not 100% sure he'll stick to it but i eblieve he has often said that he couldn't imagine playing for another premiership team. On that note i dont think there is a premiership that is big enough for him to want to go to but also wants to have him.

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:42 pm

If he goes to another team I reckon it will be Celtic.

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:46 pm

Gaz wrote:If he goes to another team I reckon it will be Celtic.

I reckon your right mate, he wouldn't get in our side!

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:48 pm

bluebird wrote:
Gaz wrote:If he goes to another team I reckon it will be Celtic.
I reckon your right mate, he wouldn't get in our side!

He's far too quick to play in our team

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:50 pm

Gaz wrote:
bluebird wrote:
Gaz wrote:If he goes to another team I reckon it will be Celtic.
I reckon your right mate, he wouldn't get in our side!
He's far too quick to play in our team

So are you!

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:52 pm

bluebird wrote:
Gaz wrote:
bluebird wrote: I reckon your right mate, he wouldn't get in our side!
He's far too quick to play in our team

So are you!

LMAO I wish

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:20 am

Notts forrest ???

Bluebird · Post by **Bluebird** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:50 pm

Luke wrote:Notts forrest ???

are crap!

Keane could buy Forest

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:09 pm

bluebird wrote:
Luke wrote:Notts forrest ???
are crap!

Keane could buy Forest

I just wonderd what price on a return to forrest!
Im a Celtic fan, And i have to say i wouldnt want Keane anywhere near Celtic park!