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sch2383
03 Nov 2003, 07:04 PM
Regardless of how you feel about Kelly's tell all book, there was an extract in the Times of London: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,27-878574,00.html

In 1999, our qualification for the quarterfinals of the European Cup rested on defeating Rapid Vienna on Austrian soil, but the match would be best remembered for the hideous injury that Roy sustained when his lower leg came into contact with a Rapid player’s studs, which left his shin bone sticking out through his skin. As I followed his stretcher into the dressing-room, people were either fainting or turning away in horror at the sight of his injury.

On the way home, I made it my job to ensure that Roy was as comfortable as he could be on the plane. After take-off Fergie came up the aisle and asked me how Roy was doing. “I never thought I’d say this, Ned, but I think Roy is a better player than Bryan Robson,” Fergie added. I was surprised at his words as I had always believed that he thought Bryan was No 1. The incident confirmed what I had already suspected, however, that Roy Keane would always be regarded as Fergie ’s linchpin.

During my time with Manchester United, it became quickly apparent to me that Roy Keane was someone who would not allow anyone to walk over him, with the possible exception of Fergie, whether he be a team-mate, opponent or friend. Indeed, while recovering from another injury, Keane was involved in a serious confrontation with his own goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, a man renowned for his outspoken opinions.

One day, Peter stepped over the mark in one of his all-too-frequent verbal tirades. In his time at United, Schmeichel had rowed with virtually all the big names in the squad, but with Roy he had riled the wrong man. In spite of standing a head taller than Roy, Schmeichel swiftly felt the power of the Irishman’s fist in his face, and from that day onwards there was no doubt as to who was top dog in the dressing-room.

Lancashire Lad
04 Nov 2003, 05:29 PM
Have been meaning to post on the Kelly book, but have been busy. Interesting insight into United if true. Stories about Edwards, SAF, Eric Cantona etc. The stories are in The Times. You can get it in the states (for those in the USA), well when I was on hols in Florida you could get it, not sure how much it is though.

fatmaradona
04 Nov 2003, 05:38 PM
Tim Howard recently spoke highly of him and his leadership abilities. It seems that the only person who did not appriecate him was Mick McCarthy, the *#*#*#*#ing idiot.

billyireland
04 Nov 2003, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by fatmaradona
Tim Howard recently spoke highly of him and his leadership abilities. It seems that the only person who did not appriecate him was Mick McCarthy, the *#*#*#*#ing idiot. I don't see why more Irish don't see it that way, it's a pain in the ass... with him we would have come top of our WC group, had the easy run and probably been in the final... our odds of beating Brazil would be almost unrealistic... just like qualifying fro ma group with Holland and Portugal (:D)... but now without him, we can't qualify fro ma group with Russia & Switzerland - that's desperate.

fatmaradona
04 Nov 2003, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by billyireland
I don't see why more Irish don't see it that way, it's a pain in the ass... with him we would have come top of our WC group, had the easy run and probably been in the final... our odds of beating Brazil would be almost unrealistic... just like qualifying fro ma group with Holland and Portugal (:D)... but now without him, we can't qualify fro ma group with Russia & Switzerland - that's desperate.

I suppose its the ABU's there. They should be thanking him for pulling the FAI out of the dark ages. In my mind, he's the best player the Republic has ever produced.