On the newswires now...
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On the newswires now...
Just heard that too... "By mutual consent" apparently. A statement is due in 5 minutes.
Roy Keane to leave Old Trafford
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 ½ years at Old Trafford.
The Club thanks Roy for his major contribution to the Club during his years of service.
Manager Sir Alex 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 ½ years and everyone at Old Trafford wishes him well in the rest of his career and beyond”
Chief Executive David 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.”
Roy 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.”
ya i heard that.
wow. that is mad. ballack is coming in. so i spose they see it as a way of getting rid.
Breaking news on the beeb site. Left by mutual consent.
Good for all involved.
Just hope they registered him in time for tonight.
****in' hell, totally out of the blue
yeah it's on united website both sides reached mutual decision. :eek:
Maybe he is the next Ireland manager.
Maybe he is the next Ireland manager.
Or Celtic bound.
I thought it would be obvious to everyone by now.Barry Ferguson captain of LTFC leaves for Bohs.Roy Keane captain of Man Utd. leaves to Join LTFC:D .It's all part of a big plan by Matthews & Co.
as likely he'll be the next player manager at RangersQuote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
Player power - I suspect many of the players took offence at his comments and it proved impossible to heal the rifts. The full story will out in due course.
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Originally Posted by NeilMcD
Please please please please please please NO don't let this happen
strange but not untypical Roy to pick this time to leave.
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Originally Posted by Roadend
Another reason to hate him so:D
Keane to sign for Newcastle and not Celtic. I don't think the FAI would appoint him as manager.
Luis Garcia has become an even bigger legend now having ended Keane's United career. All Hail King Luis!:D
whats ur sig mean?
European titles have big ears i'd say
Rumours already about a big big hoo ha at carrington this morning which culminated in someone walking out.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
so his last game was against Liverpool the kings of Europe i suppose it was nice for him to see the trophy he never won!!!!
I heard he's coming to Pats with Roddy
it would be such a shame if he joined celtic , such a great player lowering himself to play in scotland , he'd be better off joining cobh again
Typical Dub jibe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever
The man was a living legend. 12 years of loyal service to the cause of United.
A true hero- one i will never forget in all my days of loving this sport.
Keano(July 1993-Nov 2005):)
Liverpool and Greece, the kings of europe....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafa B
he just loves walking out on teams :D
WHich he put before his country. A true legend :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by HuRya
What a day to pick...:rolleyes: Tomorrow sports pages will be full of this and the Eircom League decider tonight will be skipped over...:mad:
apparently he was ment to play last night for the reserves but when he showed up he was told his services were nt needed and to talk to alex about it ,
it was the beanpole Crouch that did the damage-not Garcia,as everyone seems to think. get your facts right scouse s£umbag:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeSemi
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Originally Posted by Rafa B
I think its sad that you are gloating about an Irish player due to your loyalty to a foreign club. Whatever about liking foreign teams but to take pleasure in the suspension of and Irish player and as a result no playing in the biggest game of his life is quite said. I was delighted for Steve Finnan in May as I was Denis Iriwin in 1999.
:confused: I was shocked to hear he left , Maybe a Cork City player in the Future Im sure Rico could fit him in the squad.;)
rte are saying that he was sacked. turned up at a reserve game during the week and was told that his services were not needed and to talk to ferguson
Well said Neil, the tone of some posts above is pretty sad.
Yeah that is what they are saying on the RTÉ article anyway..Quote:
Originally Posted by anto1208
This is an Ireland forum, not for foreign clubs!! He has been one of the best players in the premiership, Garcia couldn't touch him for commitment!!
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Originally Posted by JoeSemi
Some mad rumours doing the rounds all ready. My work colleague has just told me he's spoke to someone who said he's supposed to be going to Hibs as player/assistant manager:D
Sad day indeed and im a Leeds fan but if he is to sign for another team it will probably be for Celtic because he wont play for another English team which is good news. ;)
He might even get the Ireland job now which would be even better news because that means no Venables :D