Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Premier League

Roy Keane admits he never warmed to Man Utd team-mates Rooney and Ferdinand as he lifts lid on bust-up over X Factor

, Roy Keane admits he never warmed to Man Utd team-mates Rooney and Ferdinand as he lifts lid on bust-up over X Factor

ROY KEANE revealed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney in the Manchester United dressing room.

The former Irish hardman says he did not get the England striker or team-mate Rio Ferdinand’s banter – and did not miss them after he left the Red Devils.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane claimed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand

Keane, 49, reckons he was not on the same wavelength as Roo, who is 14 years his junior.

And that was highlighted during their playing days on a trip to Newcastle where the night before in the hotel Keane was watching rugby league on the TV before Rooney changed channel to watch the X Factor and hid the remote control.

Roo – who recently retired from playing to become permanent Derby manager – claimed later it led to an argument between the pair and Keane respected him for standing up to him.

But Keane, speaking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show last year, said: “We certainly didn’t have an argument, let me tell you.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“I like my rugby league and yeah, someone did change the channel and I wasn’t happy.

“But we didn’t have an argument about it. I came down for breakfast the next day and Wayne said ‘Did you find the control?’

“So I told him where to go. If that’s an argument, god help us. I certainly didn’t respect Wayne because he stood up to me and wanted to watch the X Factor.

“I had a lot of respect for Wayne because I thought he was a brilliant player.

Keane played with Rooney at Old Trafford between 2004-2005

“I wouldn’t say I warmed to the guy, I certainly didn’t dislike him. But the lad’s on a different wavelength, different banter and if hiding the control was his type of banter then…not for me.”

Keane made 480 appearances for United in 12 years, but he said: “Near the end I remember thinking I don’t get some of the boys.

“I don’t get their banter or humour. I rarely had a conversation with anyone.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“When I left there were a lot of players I didn’t miss. The game was changing and maybe I was a bit grumpy, a bit old school.

“I didn’t get Wayne or Rio, I didn’t get their banter or what they stood for sometimes. It was probably a personal thing.

“The game was changing and I had changed with it but towards the end at United with the players coming through I didn’t always get them.

“Personality-wise they were not for me. Obviously they were very good players and I was delighted to play with them but in terms of banter or having a cup of coffee with them? No forget it.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Did you miss our previous article…
https://www.sportingexcitement.com/football/premier-league/van-nistelrooy-said-cristiano-ronaldo-belonged-in-circus-and-man-utd-team-mates-told-him-youre-not-real-no7-here

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

Surprise Visit Singer and Soccer Aid star Tom Grennan made a surprise appearance at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday during Chelsea Women's Champions League quarter-final...

Premier League

Reds Targeting New Star Liverpool is reportedly making plans for a future without Mohamed Salah and has set its sights on Omar Marmoush as...

Premier League

Ozil's Gym Transformation Former Arsenal player Mesut Ozil, who retired at 34, has been hitting the gym hard, showcasing a significant body transformation and...

Premier League

Gareth Southgate Explains Palmer's Absence Gareth Southgate has shed light on why Cole Palmer didn't make an appearance in England's recent friendlies against Brazil...

Premier League

Former Football Stars Turned Coaches Cesc Fabregas has been predicted to join the ranks of successful managers like Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry, and Patrick...

Premier League

Guardiola's Headache Manchester City is facing a massive injury crisis with seven key players at risk of missing the crucial showdown against Arsenal. Defensive...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement