Roy Keane claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 'gamble' on Edinson Cavani has paid off for Man United
4 years ago

Roy Keane claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 'gamble' on Edinson Cavani has paid off for Man United

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Roy Keane claimed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 'gamble' on signing Edinson Cavani has paid off after his match-winning double fired Manchester United to a superb comeback win against Southampton. The Red Devils trailed 2-0 at half-time but Bruno Fernandes' finish before a late double from substitute Cavani saw United produce a stunning turnaround in a 3-2 victory at St Mary's. Edinson Cavani was described as a potentially 'huge signing' after his match-winning double But the veteran striker silenced his doubters emphatically with his second and third goals for the club, and former United player Keane said it looks like a well-taken gamble by the club's hierarchy. The 'gamble' taken on 33-year-old striker by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to have paid off Former United player Roy Keane says Cavani is exactly what United have been missing up front 'He could turn out to be a huge signing for United.

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Roy Keane slams Man United stars for letting down Erik ten Hag and names the 'big challenge' awaiting incoming Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Roy Keane slams Man United stars for letting down Erik ten Hag and names the 'big challenge' awaiting incoming Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim

Daily Mail  

Roy Keane has blamed Manchester United players for not 'running hard enough' for Erik ten Hag as he criticised the efforts of the club's first-team stars under the former manager. The beleaguered Dutchman received a huge payout after his contract was terminated by United's board with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim confirmed as his successor. The club legend believes the …

Roy Keane hits out at ‘fool’ Christian Eriksen after Manchester United admission
2 months, 1 week ago

Roy Keane hits out at ‘fool’ Christian Eriksen after Manchester United admission

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roy Keane has criticised Christian Eriksen’s comments over …

Roy Keane names his surprise team to miss out on the Premier League top four this season - as he warns they need a 'couple of signings in the next few weeks' to remain competitive
4 months, 1 week ago

Roy Keane names his surprise team to miss out on the Premier League top four this season - as he warns they need a 'couple of signings in the next few weeks' to remain competitive

Daily Mail  

Roy Keane has peered into the crystal ball and spied a cataclysmic shock in the Premier League top-four race. Roy Keane believes Liverpool will miss out on the top four in the Premier League this season The Reds are beginning their first campaign under Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp's departure 'Yes I think so, unless they get a couple of …

Roy Keane calls Erling Haaland a 'SPOILED BRAT' after his furious reaction to being substituted as Man United legend continues war of words with City striker... before staring down Sky presenter
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Roy Keane calls Erling Haaland a 'SPOILED BRAT' after his furious reaction to being substituted as Man United legend continues war of words with City striker... before staring down Sky presenter

Daily Mail  

Roy Keane has slammed Erling Haaland for his reaction to his substitution against Wolves at the weekend before delivering a menacing stare to Sky Sports presenter David Jones ahead of Liverpool's 4-2 victory against Tottenham. Speaking to Sky Sports, Keane has reignited a war of words between himself and Haaland as he said: 'We saw Haland yesterday being brought off, …

‘Stop messing about’: Roy Keane tears into Manchester United forward
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Stop messing about’: Roy Keane tears into Manchester United forward

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roy Keane has said that he’d be “fuming” …

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Cristiano Ronaldo, Glazers and Manchester United sacking
1 year, 3 months ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Cristiano Ronaldo, Glazers and Manchester United sacking

New York Times  

“I’m on a ferry now,” says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, talking on the phone in his first in-depth media interview since being sacked as Manchester United manager in 2021. In this wide-ranging interview, he discusses: How signing Ronaldo “felt right but turned out wrong” Telling players at half-time of his final match that he expected to lose his job Views that …

Manchester United: Roy Keane fumed that 'five or six' must go - so who stays?
2 years, 9 months ago

Manchester United: Roy Keane fumed that 'five or six' must go - so who stays?

Daily Mail  

'They threw the towel in, and that's shameful,' Roy Keane fumed. Manchester City hunted the United right back and they feasted as he had a derby to forget Victor Lindelof - JURY'S OUT Where to even start with this one. Sportsmail exclusively revealed recently that Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United will come under even greater scrutiny in the summer …

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchester United: Wayne Rooney says the club must win titles following Cristiano Ronaldo's return

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot afford to go another season without a trophy at Manchester United following Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he has to win trophies after signing Cristiano Ronaldo The Derby manager believes his former United team-mate still wants to be the best And, after …

Manchester United 'have no plans to sell Edinson Cavani'
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchester United 'have no plans to sell Edinson Cavani'

Daily Mail  

Manchester United will keep Edinson Cavani despite re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester United have no plans to sell striker Edinson Cavani during this transfer window Ronaldo had seemed set to join rivals Manchester City but will now re-join United in a £19.4million move. Cavani is set to stay at United despite the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford During his …

Cavani proves he is Man Utd's best bet as lead striker
3 years, 8 months ago

Cavani proves he is Man Utd's best bet as lead striker

The Hindu  

When Manchester United signed Edinson Cavani on deadline day in October the move was seen as a sign of desperation but, six months on, the transfer has paid off handsomely with the club in a position to finish among the top two in the Premier League. Cavani, a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as its record goalscorer, found no …

Premier League: 'We want to keep him,' Solskjaer says Manchester United are eager to keep Cavani for second season
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: 'We want to keep him,' Solskjaer says Manchester United are eager to keep Cavani for second season

Firstpost  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Edinson Cavani’s performance in Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Tottenham and hopes he can persuade the striker to stay when his contract is up at the end of the season. The 34-year-old Uruguayan scored United’s second goal with an excellent diving header in Sunday’s come-from-behind victory and had an earlier effort controversially ruled out. “We have …

Premier League: Edinson Cavani undecided over future at Manchester United, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Edinson Cavani undecided over future at Manchester United, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Firstpost  

Edinson Cavani remains unsure about his Manchester United future beyond the end of the Premier League season, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday. “It’s not been an easy year either for him or the rest of the world this season, so he still wants time to make his mind up.” Cavani came off the bench in Thursday’s 2-0 Europa …

Premier League: Manchester United set for talks with Edinson Cavani over striker's future
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Manchester United set for talks with Edinson Cavani over striker's future

Firstpost  

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club will sit down with Edinson Cavani to discuss his future at Old Trafford after being impressed with him. London: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United will sit down with Edinson Cavani to discuss the veteran striker’s future at Old Trafford. We always speak to the players and with his contract situation …

Manchester United Making Progress But Still Have Work to Do, Says Roy Keane
3 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United Making Progress But Still Have Work to Do, Says Roy Keane

News 18  

Manchester United’s battling 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday is a mark of their progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but those are the kind of games they have to win if they are to become Premier League champions, former captain Roy Keane said. “The progress they’ve made over the last six months, and to even discuss that Man …

Roy Keane Frustrated By Lack of Tenacity in Goalless Manchester Derby
4 years ago

Roy Keane Frustrated By Lack of Tenacity in Goalless Manchester Derby

News 18  

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was left bemused by the tepid nature of Saturday’s goalless Manchester derby and criticized players from both teams for their display of camaraderie after the game. Looking at the teams, they have to show the desire to win the game,” Keane, the catalyst for many of United’s fiery derbies during his 12 years at …

Clever Cavani offering Man United different options in attack
4 years ago

Clever Cavani offering Man United different options in attack

The Hindu  

There were raised eyebrows when Manchester United signed 33-year-old Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani on transfer deadline day in October, with some calling it an act of desperation. After laying on Bruno Fernandes's goal with a pinpoint pass, Cavani scored with two opportunist headers to earn United a club-record eighth successive away league victory. He had replaced 19-year-old Mason Greenwood at …

Man United coach Solskjaer dismisses Keane's criticism
4 years, 1 month ago

Man United coach Solskjaer dismisses Keane's criticism

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is satisfied with the options available for every position in his squad after former captain Roy Keane described the current group as “nowhere near good enough”. After United lost 1-0 at home to Arsenal on Sunday, Keane, who led for United for over eight years, said: “Ole will lose his job working …

Cavani primed for Man Utd debut against Chelsea says Solskjaer - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Cavani primed for Man Utd debut against Chelsea says Solskjaer - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is impressed by new signing Edinson Cavani's meticulous approach to training and the Uruguay international is in line to make his debut for the club in Saturday's Premier League clash against Chelsea. The 33-year-old was ruled out of the 4-1 league victory over Newcastle United and missed the 2-1 Champions League win …

Transfer deadline day: Manchester United sign Edinson Cavani in late dash, Thomas Partey joins Arsenal
4 years, 2 months ago

Transfer deadline day: Manchester United sign Edinson Cavani in late dash, Thomas Partey joins Arsenal

Firstpost  

Dutch international midfielder Donny van de Beek had been the only addition to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad prior to Monday’s arrival of Cavani, Alex Telles, Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri. London: Manchester United swooped for Edinson Cavani among four signings on Monday, but Arsenal completed the biggest deal of transfer deadline day with the arrival of midfielder Thomas Partey from …

Lampard did a better job than Solskjaer this season, believes Roy Keane
4 years, 4 months ago

Lampard did a better job than Solskjaer this season, believes Roy Keane

India TV News  

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane believes Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has done a better job this season in comparison to what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has achieved at Old Trafford. Both Manchester United and Chelsea qualified for next season's Champions League following respective wins over Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. "Frank's done a better job, I have to …

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