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Author:  Mozza [ 18 Nov 05, 14:50 ]
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Keane in shock exit from Man Utd


Roy Keane has left Manchester United by mutual consent.
The Old Trafford club confirmed in a statement on Friday that Keane, 34, had left with immediate effect after 12-and-a-half years with United.

Keane gave an interview to MUTV last month, after a 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough which he did not play in, where he was critical of the side.

That interview was never shown and it appears the fall-out has contributed to one of United's most dramatic exits.

United's full statement read: "Manchester United has today reached agreement with Roy Keane for Roy to leave the club with immediate effect.

"The agreement allows Roy 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.

"The club has offered Roy a testimonial in recognition of his 12-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.

"The club thanks Roy for his major contribution to the club during his years of service."

The specific mention in that statement of Keane's availability appears to suggest he will sign for another club, rather than retire.

That could alert Celtic, a club Keane has consistently been linked to but whose manager Gordon Strachan said earlier this season he would not discuss Keane while he was under contract elsewhere.

However, Keane is also thought to be high on the Republic of Ireland's wish-list to fill their vacant manager's role, after they saw the success Mark Hughes had when he cut his coaching teeth with Wales.

Keane's representative Michael Kennedy met United chief executive David Gill at Old Trafford on Friday to thrash out details of Keane's severance, and the stunning news was then announced.

Following the announcement Keane, manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Gill all made statements of their own, with none of them mentioning any behind-the-scenes problems between the player and his club.

Keane said: "It has been a great honour and privilege for me to play for Manchester United for over 12 years.

"During my time at the club I have been fortunate to play alongside some of the best players in the game and in front of the best supporters in the world.

"At all times I have endeavoured to do my best for the management and the team.

"Whilst it is a sad day for me to leave such a great club and Manager I believe that the time has now come for me to move on. After so many years, I will miss everyone at the club.

"I send my best wishes for the future to the management, players, staff and supporters of the club."

Ferguson said: "Roy Keane has been a fantastic servant for Manchester United.

"The best midfield player in the world of his generation, he is already one of the great figures in our club's illustrious history.

"Roy has been central to the success of the club in the last 12-and-a-half years and everyone at Old Trafford wishes him well in the rest of his career and beyond."

Gill said: "Roy has been a towering figure at the club for over a decade. His dedication, talent and leadership have been qualities that have marked him out as one of the true greats.

"On behalf of everyone at the club, we wish him every success in his future career."

There can be little doubt, however, that Keane's now notorious interview with the club's television station led to issues with Ferguson that neither man was able to resolve.

Keane and his manager were once famously close, with the Irishman seen as his boss' spokesman on the pitch.

But the pair began to drift apart following a row at the club's pre-season training camp in Portugal last July.

That disagreement was believed to be about the quality of the set-up in Portugal and the fact that players' wives were allowed to attend.

Any lingering bad feeling finally exploded when Keane went on MUTV and gave an interview which was ultimately never shown.

It means Keane's last appearance for United was a 0-0 draw against Liverpool on 18 September in which he broke his foot - an injury which is still keeping him on the sidelines.
Author:  Annie [ 18 Nov 05, 14:52 ]
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I cant STAND him, but I was shocked at that news
Author:  DXY [ 18 Nov 05, 14:58 ]
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Fantastic player in his pomp,if he fancies a challenge he should come here and play in the Ryman Premier League...
Author:  Rincewind [ 18 Nov 05, 15:36 ]
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Great, does this mean United will be playing Fletcher and Fortune in midfield for the rest of the season ::lol::

They'll be lucky to get a Uefa place, 1 scratchy result against an out-of-form Chelsea, and their fans think United are "back". Well your not, your finished. Keano, hate him though I do, was your talismanic leader :angel:

Richardson rules ::lol:: ::lol::
Author:  the hippo [ 18 Nov 05, 19:24 ]
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great, we're going to have to watch that fud alongside lennon now :roll:

pair whining, hackin bastards :evil:
Author:  Rincewind [ 18 Nov 05, 19:40 ]
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Aaron Lennon, is he going to Spurs?
Author:  Northern Monkey [ 18 Nov 05, 19:42 ]
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the hippooo wrote:
great, we're going to have to watch that fud alongside lennon now :roll:

pair whining, hackin bastards :evil:


have they sacked Paul McCartney?
Author:  pikeylass [ 18 Nov 05, 19:42 ]
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I love Roy Keane :D
Author:  the hippo [ 18 Nov 05, 20:02 ]
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Ah, don't you love all the comedians on this site {@}
Author:  Rincewind [ 18 Nov 05, 20:05 ]
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Yeah Hippo, must be fun for you looking in on us :angel:
Author:  pikeylass [ 19 Nov 05, 15:58 ]
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Roy Keane is a legend.Love his passion,his commitment and his non-compromising attitude.

That amusing enough for you? :D
Author:  Martianessa [ 21 Nov 05, 19:48 ]
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I read in the paper today that Man City were out after him, of course that could be a load of old bull and wishful thinking on behalf of all City fans. But I cant see him going there.

It would be like when Sol Cambell defected from Spurs to Arsenal all over again.

Must admit I'm no big fan of the man, but I know footballing talent when I see it.
Author:  pikeylass [ 21 Nov 05, 19:50 ]
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I read Celtic were after him but he can't play til January 1st anyhow...and he still gets his wages from Man Utd til the end of season so don't suppose he's in much of a hurry.I'd not be surprised if he returned home to Ireland to be honest
Author:  Martianessa [ 21 Nov 05, 19:53 ]
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It's going to be a mad scramble to get him. Wherever he ends up he'll be a key player.
Author:  the hippo [ 21 Nov 05, 20:03 ]
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papers up here say he's got a choice of a £100 000 a week, 18 month deal at juventus or joining celtic for "just" £20 000 a week

hmmmm, wonder which one i'd choose ::lol::
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