That interview was published on April 5, 2008. Ten days later Keane received a letter from solicitors acting on behalf of Manchester United. It was a standard legal threat: unless there was a full retraction and apology, in terms approved by Manchester United, and an undertaking not to make any further criticisms, the club would consider all of its legal rights and remedies. United threatening to sue him: Keane was furious.
“I count my blessings to have played for Manchester United. All of my family are United fans and I don’t have any bitterness towards Man United, please let’s make that clear. But when you get a letter from lawyers representing the club through your letter box, you wonder what it was all about.
“I rang David Gill [United’s chief executive], ‘What’s this all about, David?’ I did an interview to promote Guide Dogs for the Blind, I touched upon my leaving United. ‘What’s it all about’, I asked David.”
Without Gill needing to tell him, Keane knew. The letter wouldn’t have been sent unless Alex Ferguson wanted it sent. United’s lawyers followed up the original correspondence with repeated requests for the apology but were told by Keane’s representative, Michael Kennedy, that there would be no apology.
Kennedy had not been instructed to acknowledge the original letter.
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“People say Ferguson always does what’s right for Man United. I don’t think he does. I think he does what’s right for him“
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superb performance!! sensational
only problem is was the lack of goals, but we created so many chances
only problem is was the lack of goals, but we created so many chances
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Great performance
kyro7 wrote:Superb performance, Rooney, Welbeck, Nani, Valencia, Carrick, Jones, our whole midfield and attack performed well, Rooney was the stand out in that game, world class performance, should have been about 6/7-1, one was ruled out where it should have been a goal I thought.
Ah well, happy with the performance now we can watch two great games knowing we've already won, good stuff.
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Good win, deserved much more, scoreline flattered QPR. Can't wait to see Carrick--Cleverley
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Great performance.. Valencia & Rooney
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I don't know if you agree with me, but Welbeck should be starting every game, not only is he good and very unlucky not to have a goal today (he wasn't offside + great save with his bending shot), he allows Rooney to play a lot more advanced and Rooney scores goals, when Hernandez plays Rooney seems to come too deep because he knows Hernandez can't play, I really really love the Rooney and Welbeck partnership.
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kyro7 wrote:I don't know if you agree with me, but Welbeck should be starting every game, not only is he good and very unlucky not to have a goal today (he wasn't offside + great save with his bending shot), he allows Rooney to play a lot more advanced and Rooney scores goals, when Hernandez plays Rooney seems to come too deep because he knows Hernandez can't play, I really really love the Rooney and Welbeck partnership.
agreed
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kyro7 wrote:I don't know if you agree with me, but Welbeck should be starting every game, not only is he good and very unlucky not to have a goal today (he wasn't offside + great save with his bending shot), he allows Rooney to play a lot more advanced and Rooney scores goals, when Hernandez plays Rooney seems to come too deep because he knows Hernandez can't play, I really really love the Rooney and Welbeck partnership.
Just posted something similiar in the match thread. Agree with you 100%. Chico needs to improve his touch + passing for our link up play.
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kyro7 wrote:I don't know if you agree with me, but Welbeck should be starting every game, not only is he good and very unlucky not to have a goal today (he wasn't offside + great save with his bending shot), he allows Rooney to play a lot more advanced and Rooney scores goals, when Hernandez plays Rooney seems to come too deep because he knows Hernandez can't play, I really really love the Rooney and Welbeck partnership.
I agree that he helps Rooney, but Hernandez scores on more chances at the moment, which has won us points quite a few times. If welbeck can learn to take his chances more often then it's a no contest.
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Yeah but surely if it's leading to Rooney taking chances anyway, plus Welbeck is well capable of scoring it's a much bigger threat going forward, Welbeck will also get other players into the game, and we'll play much better football that is harder to defend.Laurencio wrote:kyro7 wrote:I don't know if you agree with me, but Welbeck should be starting every game, not only is he good and very unlucky not to have a goal today (he wasn't offside + great save with his bending shot), he allows Rooney to play a lot more advanced and Rooney scores goals, when Hernandez plays Rooney seems to come too deep because he knows Hernandez can't play, I really really love the Rooney and Welbeck partnership.
I agree that he helps Rooney, but Hernandez scores on more chances at the moment, which has won us points quite a few times. If welbeck can learn to take his chances more often then it's a no contest.
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kyro7 wrote:Yeah but surely if it's leading to Rooney taking chances anyway, plus Welbeck is well capable of scoring it's a much bigger threat going forward, Welbeck will also get other players into the game, and we'll play much better football that is harder to defend.Laurencio wrote:
I agree that he helps Rooney, but Hernandez scores on more chances at the moment, which has won us points quite a few times. If welbeck can learn to take his chances more often then it's a no contest.
Damn you and your sensible arguements. I don't want to drop Hernandez
But yeah... you're right.
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Fulham away Wednesday.. another tricky fixture.
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Gaitán?
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Gegilworld93 wrote:Gaitán?
Dont need him.
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A winger is far from the priority for United 
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Not really an out-and-out winger, more of a playmaker, played on the right wing for Benfica whenever I've seen them and he was always cutting in and creating changes, linking up with Javi Garcia and Rodrigo/Cardozo and also Maxi, I'd love him for Arsenal 
Besides, apparently a fee has been agreed, not sure if this has been talked about.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8963610/Manchester-United-close-to-signing-Benficas-29.3million-Argentina-playmaker-Nicolas-Gaitan.html
If they buy him they will finally switch to 4-2-3-1 with him behind Rooney.
Besides, apparently a fee has been agreed, not sure if this has been talked about.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8963610/Manchester-United-close-to-signing-Benficas-29.3million-Argentina-playmaker-Nicolas-Gaitan.html
If they buy him they will finally switch to 4-2-3-1 with him behind Rooney.
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We wont sign him I don't think.
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He tore Evra apart on both ocassions in the CL
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So did Jamie Mackie today, shall we sign him too?
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Keanoo wrote:So did Jamie Mackie today, shall we sign him too?
I never said we should sign Gaitan.
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My point still stands it isn't hard to tore Evra apart these days.
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Think Evans deserves credit today, missed an easy chance but was great today in my opinion.
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Keanoo wrote:My point still stands it isn't hard to tore Evra apart these days.
You implied that I wanted to sign Gaitan
kyro7 wrote:Think Evans deserves credit today, missed an easy chance but was great today in my opinion.
Definately, dealth with Helguson well, who is no slouch in the air. Could've had two goals as well.
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Steve Bruce would of had a hat trick today if he had Evans chances.
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United are top now.
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Not for long.Mason wrote:United are top now.
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Sir Alex on Michael Carrick's goal: "He's supposed to sit in midfield. I might have to fine him." 
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Was anyone else shouting at Carrick to play Rooney in?
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Arsenal will beat City today. Not long ago I ruled United out. 
