Roy Keane - new assistant manager (CONFIRMED)

[ozzjim]

I think that Ferguson almost admits Keane intimidated even him at times, shows just how big a character he can be unchecked. As a manager I really don't see him being greatly successful, but as a number 2 it may well be perfect for him.

Amazing that all these years on MON has his managerial protégé and his current number 2 in place at Villa Park.

[Damo70]

I think that Ferguson almost admits Keane intimidated even him at times, shows just how big a character he can be unchecked. As a manager I really don't see him being greatly successful, but as a number 2 it may well be perfect for him.

Amazing that all these years on MON has his managerial protégé and his current number 2 in place at Villa Park.

Reading between the lines I got the impression that Ferguson wasn't scared of anybody but Roy Keane definitely unsettled him for want of a better word. I think he actually admired that and thought if he makes me nervous what will he do to the opposition. Plus the motivation of team mates frightened to let him down. I was pleased when he joined us and apart from the new players something has clearly improved this season and I really do think Keane has had quite a part in that.

[eamonn]

So when is he going to tell the tale over Villa's bid to sign him from Forest in '93? I guess anecdotes aren't his strong point.

[Damo70]

I thought he had a straight choice between United and Blackburn. We were too busy signing Steve Bull, Paul Ince and Carlton Palmer.

[Dante Lavelli]

I think that Ferguson almost admits Keane intimidated even him at times, shows just how big a character he can be unchecked. As a manager I really don't see him being greatly successful, but as a number 2 it may well be perfect for him.

Amazing that all these years on MON has his managerial protégé and his current number 2 in place at Villa Park.

Reading between the lines I got the impression that Ferguson wasn't scared of anybody but Roy Keane definitely unsettled him for want of a better word. I think he actually admired that and thought if he makes me nervous what will he do to the opposition. Plus the motivation of team mates frightened to let him down. I was pleased when he joined us and apart from the new players something has clearly improved this season and I really do think Keane has had quite a part in that.

Not read the book but my guess was that Ferguson enjoyed Keane influence whilst their views were channelled in the same direction but quickly looked to get rid once Keane's stares were no longer supporting Ferguson's opinions.  The key conflict possibly being that Ferguson eventually accepted that footballers were becoming celebrities and changed his management accordingly whereas Keane was (is?) probably less tolerant.

[citizenDJ]

This has probably been posted elsewhere, but it made me laugh so I thought I'd put it here anyway. It's a quote from Jack Grealish….

"On the first day of training, I didn't start the session that well," recalled Grealish. "He tapped me on the shoulder after a half an hour, saying 'Are you all right?' and I replied 'yeah'. Then he asked me:

Spoiler for Hiden:

'When do you start training then?'"

[usav]

Has he even made as much as a public comment since the season started?   Not that I care what he does outside of results, but haven't heard a peep out of him since the original press conference.

[Toronto Villa]

He speaks through his beard. It confirmed that he is hard. That is all.

[dekko]

Seeing Keane absolutely losing his shit on the touchline when Hull scored really took the edge off for me.

[OCD]

Also funny when Guzan misplaced a kick in the stand and Keane gave him a bollocking.

[dicedlam]

Options are...face defeat or face Roy Keane?

Fuck me! it's no wonder we are second in the league.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think maybe he has calmed down a bit now he's juggling just the two jobs - us and Ireland - rather than the three, having stepped down as President of Iran.

[fbriai]

I think maybe he has calmed down a bit now he's juggling just the two jobs - us and Ireland - rather than the three, having stepped down as President of Iran.

That can't be him, Paulie. There's no way he would be able to smile like that.

[supertom]

I think maybe he has calmed down a bit now he's juggling just the two jobs - us and Ireland - rather than the three, having stepped down as President of Iran.

That can't be him, Paulie. There's no way he would be able to smile like that.

He was probably thinking about Alfe-Inge Haaland.

[fbriai]

I reckon he's more your average honey badger: