Roy Keane
Dennis Bergkamp named Premier League Hall of Fame inductee
Dennis Bergkamp is the latest former player to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Dutchman joins ex-Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry as well as Alan Shearer, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and Frank Lampard in receiving the League’s highest individual honour. “It feels special to be part of a small group of players who got the recognition of playing in the strongest league in the world,” said Bergkamp. “I’m honoured.” His arrival at Arsenal in 1995 from Inter Milan was the catalyst for a transformation of the Premier League, the playmaker adding a new level of technical ability and skill that elevated the competition and attracted other stars from overseas. ‘THE PL MADE ME A BETTER PLAYER’ “I’m extremely proud if people say that I was one of the first foreign players who added s...
‘I think they will’: Roy Keane makes bold claim about ‘outstanding’ Leeds
Former Manchester United midfielder, club legend and now football pundit Roy Keane has told Sky Sports that Leeds United have been outstanding this season, despite their 6-2 defeat against his former club. The Whites suffered a heavy defeat against their bitter rivals, with United exploiting their high-intensity approach. Scott McTominay scored two goals inside three minutes, while the likes of Dan James and Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net as well. After the game, Keane has said that the key thing for Leeds is survival, and they have enough quality in them to avoid relegation. Keane is heavily impressed with their gung-ho approach and says they are an entertaining side to watch. He said: “The key for Leeds is survival. With the points they’ve so far, it’s outstanding. I thin...
Roy Keane showers praise on Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey
Former Manchester United skipper turned popular football pundit Roy Keane has showered praise on Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey following his impressive performance against Manchester United on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a second-half penalty to give the Gunners their first Premier League away win over Manchester United in 14 years. Although it was a lacklustre encounter from both sides, the Sky Sports pundit panel were impressed with the performance of Partey, who played a huge role in Arsenal’s pressing game at Old Trafford. What Roy Keane said on Sky Sports: “He was outstanding. He’s obviously no mug having played in big games. When you watch a player live that’s when you can judge a player and the more I look at him the more I wish he was in the United midfield. H...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signals u-turn in transfer priorities
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted that the club’s transfer priorities for this summer have changed toward the defence. It has been believed for some time that the first priority is a right winger, with Jadon Sancho the top target. There has also been much talk of United signing another attacking midfielder, potentially Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, and a striker has also been sought, with the Reds narrowly missing out on capturing Norwegian star Erling Haaland in January. But when asked about planning for the future at the Southampton pre-match press conference, the boss suggested that the situation is under review. ‘There’s so many small decisions and of course transfers sometimes are out of our hands as well,’ he said. ‘If the team is going well, [you ask yourself]...
