I wanted him before but after seeing his analysis today on Sky, I’m convinced he’s the man for the job.
Keane gets United more than anyone. He has the intimidating aura about him that would make players respect him. Giggs, Scholes and Neville were also United greats but IMO they don’t come across as if they would be a good manager.
Keane’s Managerial CV is not as bad as some people think. His time at Ipswich and Sunderland is remembered fondly by their fans and he is still well liked by their supporters.
If we were to give him the money and freedom to buy his own players, I honestly think he would get it right. He knows why makes a United player because he himself was exactly the epitome of what a United player should be. He knows who has the qualities and who has the DNA.
He said it best today... “we have a few good players but they’re not good UNITED players”
Smalling, Jones, Young, Lingard and Shaw would be good enough for your Southamptons, West Hams and Watfords of the world. But they have no business being in a title challenging side. Fellaini, Lukaku, Pogba, Martial... all good players who would excel in teams like Juventus, Lyon and Chelsea. But not for United. Being a United player is more than just being a great player. They have to have certain qualities about them... not just on the pitch but mentally. They need to have that winning mentality. Just like Keane, Neville, Giggs, Scholes, Ronaldo and Rooney had.
People want to talk about all these foreign managers taking over the job... Zidane, Pochettino, Allegri, Conte. Not for me. They will sign the wrong players, spend a shitload of money again and add to the dross we already have. They simply don’t get United.
I want Keane.