31 May 2023 , 09:14
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Roy Keane has taken the opportunity to aim a dig at Sir Alex Ferguson, belittling the manager's claim that he "always done what was best for Manchester United "
The Scot presided over one of the most success club eras English football has ever seen with several of his titles achieved whilst Keane was his captain throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Keane and the club had a messy divorce in 2005 which has soured relations.
The Irishman has long been irked by the manner in which he suddenly left Old Trafford and hasn't been shy in sharing his side of the story. Keane is happy to take on Ferguson and his views, which few individuals in football are prepared to do.
He appeared along former team-mate Gary Neville on the Overlap to take part in a quiz ahead of the FA Cup final. The duo answered questions on United and had to wander down memory lane to remember the score of a game in October 1995, which saw them discuss a derby which Ferguson missed.
The Scot allowed his assistant Steve McClaren to take the team as United won 1-0 at Maine Road, but when quizzed by Jill Scott and Ferguson's absence Keane said, in a sarcastic fashion: "His son was getting married, because he always done what was right for Man Utd, but he obviously went to his son's wedding"
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Neville laughed but shook his head as Keane was allowed to air his viewpoint. That is reminiscent of an interview the pair gave in September 2019 where the Irishman reignited his feud with Ferguson, addressing whether or not he had the club's best interests at heart.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane formed a strong partnership in their Man Utd days (PA)Keane told Off The Ball : "I was at the club when Bryan Robson left, when Steve Bruce left, two brilliant servants for Man Utd, and I didn't like the way they were treated at the end - people talk about Ferguson's man management - don't be kidded on by all that. Then afterwards Ferguson comes out and says 'I always did what was best for Man United' - nonsense.
"His son, Darren, played for the club and won a league medal - very lucky, his brother was chief scout for a long-time, Darren was in charge at Preston one time then loses his job, there's a couple of young players on loan from, Man United, the next day they're pulled out of Preston - is that what's doing the best for Man United? Do me a favour."
Ferguson has remained largely silent about his past with Keane, albeit he did address it in his book. The Irishman though has maintained he has "no interest" in speaking to his former boss until he apologises.