An Ipswich Town fan who alleges to have been “offered out” by Roy Keane has disclosed what sparked the heated altercation with the Manchester United legend.
Keane, who once served as Ipswich manager, was providing punditry for Sky Sports coverage of United’s visit to Portman Road on Sunday. Post-match, he could be seen in a heated verbal exchange with a group of home fans, seemingly telling one person that he would “wait for him in the carpark”.
Ipswich supporter Neil Finbow has since taken to social media claiming to be one of the fans confronted by Keane. His Facebook profile, which is currently public, features several posts regarding the controversial incident and past Ipswich matches.
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Finbow wrote: “New claim to fame just been offered out into the carpark by Roy Keane after a few choice words even Jamie Redknapp had to come over to get him away just ya average Sunday evening out,” reports the Mirror, who have contacted him for further comment.
When questioned about what he said to Keane, Finbow confirmed he had addressed the Irishman about his tenure as Town manager. Keane was at the helm between 2009 and 2011, ending 15th in the Championship in his sole full season, and was dismissed in January 2011 with the team just above the relegation zone.
(Image: Neil Finbow)
“Yep did remind him he set us back five years and ruined our football club – I also mentioned he wasn’t fit to step foot anywhere near our ground,” Finbow posted on Facebook.
“Oh and I mentioned about him walking out on a World Cup and breaking [Alf-Inge] Halaand’s leg and putting it in his autobiography I hate the bloke and that’s been boiling up since he got sacked all those years ago.”
In his social media tirade, the individual didn’t hold back as he vented: “offering us all outside”. Along with some cry-laughing emojis, the caption was clearly mocking.
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Yet, in another moment of reflection, he also commended Ipswich Town for their effort against a ‘giant’ team: “Apart from Keane being a k*** that was an enjoyable game against a so called “one of the biggest clubs in the world” proud of the boys in blue ITID”.
Marcus Rashford put United ahead in the game’s initial moments, but Omari Hutchinson promptly levelled the score for Kieran McKenna’s squad. Post-match, a composed McKenna reflected on his team’s resilience to BBC Sport: “We could have won the game, we finished the first half in the ascendancy and deserved to be at least level,” he remarked. During the second half, the match stayed tight; they missed some prime opportunities but remained resolute in defence.
(Image: Facebook/Neil Finbow)
He added: “On another day we could have won it but if you concede an early goal the game could have run away from us so credit to the players. When we have a setback then everyone responds really well and doubled down on what we needed to do. As the half went on we got more aggressive and more brave.”
Ruben Amorim’s debut as United head coach didn’t quite go as hoped, unable to secure a victory following a dreamy beginning, settling for a draw instead. Post-match, he reflected on the tough road ahead with BBC Sport, “Not a good result but it is a tough league with high intensity,” admitting, “We started very well but should have had more of the ball. But we are learning.”
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When quizzed on his maiden venture into Premier League territory, he remarked: “It is a great environment, a great spectacle. But when the game starts it is like I am back in Portugal or the third division.”
Immersing himself in the role, he confessed, “I am so focused everything is the same. You guys are so lucky to have the best league in the world. I am really happy to be here but today I don’t feel much because I like to win games.”