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Keane in Fergie row
July 24, 2005
Manchester United’s most powerful axis, that of manager Sir Alex Ferguson and captain Roy Keane, is reportedly close to breaking point after a row over dwelling arrangements during the club’s recent pre-season training camp in Portugal.
While the United squad journeyed to the Far East for a tour of China, Hong Kong and Japan this week, Keane has stayed behind in Manchester to undergo treatment for a hamstring injury picked up a fortnight ago.
However, it is believed that Keane’s injury may not have been enough to prevent him from making the trip, and he took a full part in a training session with the United squad before they jetted off on Thursday.
The Cork man is said to have rowed with Ferguson when he opted against keeping his family in the accommodation set aside by United for players and families in the Algarve.
Keane was unimpressed by the facilities, complaining that they were unsuitable for his young children, and he moved his family back to their holiday villa in the area.
Ferguson is said to have been extremely annoyed, and the pair engaged in an angry exchange witnessed by other United players.
Keane has 12 months left on his current contract, and could theoretically begin talks with other clubs from January 1st and take a free transfer next summer.
However, it remains to be seen whether the rift between captain and manager is serious enough to warrant a parting of the ways.
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