Life after Keane

[WarszaVillan]

Also makes you wonder why one of the reasons given for MON having lost it by many posters was that he wanted to sign Keane

[Jimmy Smash]

Given that he's hardly set the world on fire in the last four years, I wonder why he's done so well for us. I guess sometimes a club is just right for a player.

Makes you wonder why Gregory quibbled over half a million quid

Was that Gregory or HDE?

[Legion]

Sir Doug.

[Clampy]

Unless Gregory was covering up for Ellis, he did say in his book that it was him who did'nt think he was worth the extra £500k.

[Dave]

No it wasn't, it was Gregory.

According to Gregory, anyway.

(edit - as above)

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Gregory clearly stated he did not think Keane was worth the extra £500,000. It appears Doug would of paid it. Quite ironic its that difference that has brought him back ......

[Shrek]

I have t read the thread, but I think Keane is doing well for us because he isn't being asked to play as an out n out striker, but a link up man to Bent, which suits his game. Only problem is we miss Ireland's energy and defending by not having him central.

[JUAN PABLO]

Also makes you wonder why one of the reasons given for MON having lost it by many posters was that he wanted to sign Keane

for right back

[old man villa fan]

Keane has done well for us in his spell but it has shown up how crap we have been in midfield this season.

At times he has stood there with his hands up crying out for the ball and at others times stood there with his hands on his head in disbelief with our approach play.

[Pete3206]

You could argue that he's already player of the season.

[Irish villain]

Unless Gregory was covering up for Ellis, he did say in his book that it was him who did'nt think he was worth the extra £500k.

What a mistake that was. I remember being gutted at the time. I was only twelve but I'd seen enough of Keane with Irish youth teams to know we should have bought him.

[itbrvilla]

On bbc 5 live commentary they said he would be available for the next game also. Is this not the case?

[Jimmy Smash]

An alternative view but perhaps we'll be better off when he goes? We have only won one game since he's been here, and Ireland is like a fish out of water with him in the team, and McL is obliged to play him. We were going in the right direction before he came. Ireland has been our bright star this season, and perhaps the sooner he gets back into a position where he feels comfortable we might start winning games again. After all, he is on the permanent playing staff and Keane for better or worse is off. Again, it's just an alternative view, but perhaps one worth considering?

[SoccerHQ]

He goes back after Wigan dosen't he?

[villan1975]

An alternative view but perhaps we'll be better off when he goes? We have only won one game since he's been here, and Ireland is like a fish out of water with him in the team, and McL is obliged to play him. We were going in the right direction before he came. Ireland has been our bright star this season, and perhaps the sooner he gets back into a position where he feels comfortable we might start winning games again. After all, he is on the permanent playing staff and Keane for better or worse is off. Again, it's just an alternative view, but perhaps one worth considering?

I agree with this and although I have to eat a huge piece of humble pie as I did think he was a journeyman after a quick buck which he was not.
He really did look yesterday like his legs were absolutely shot and physically would only be an impact player off the bench long term.Him going back to the USA could well help the team as Ireland could be pushed back in the middle off of the wing where he is less effective.