“I don’t support Manchester United.”
Despite being a Red Devils legend, Roy Keane has said he doesn’t support Manchester United.
The former Man United captain played for the club for over 12 years, making 480 appearances and scoring 51 goals.
Keane was Alex Ferguson’s key player during the club’s most successful era, when the team won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the Champions League.
The Irishman also won the PFA Player of the Year award during his time at Old Trafford, and is regarded by Man United supporters as an all-time legend. Red Devils fans still sing songs about Keane during matches.
Yet, despite his status as a legendary figure with Man United, Keane has said that he does not support the club.
“I don’t have that affinity with the clubs I’ve played for. I don’t support Manchester United. I don’t support Nottingham Forest,” said Keane, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet
“[On when you watch Manchester United] I have more of an insight with how it works at the club and the expectations, but I wouldn’t say that I’m a fan.
“Their results don’t make or break my weekend. I wouldn’t go home going, ‘Get in there, that was a great win.’ I’d be looking at it in a professional way.”
The Cork native, 53, left the club in acrimonious circumstances in November 2005 after falling out with Ferguson. The pair have yet to mend their relationship.
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On the show, Keane also spoke about how upset he was when he left Old Trafford almost 20 years ago.
“When I left United, I did cry that morning. Cried in my car,” he said.
You can watch the full episode below.
