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Roy Keane reignites Alex Ferguson feud with ‘bad smell’ comment

Keane may not forgive Sir Alex Ferguson
  • Roy Keane criticised Manchester United's decision-making process regarding manager appointments, questioning the club's hierarchy.
  • He stated that Sir Alex Ferguson and former chief executive David Gill are “hanging around like a bad smell”, implying their continued influence.
  • Keane questioned the effectiveness of the club's interview process for new managers, highlighting the frequent sackings after short tenures.
  • He also criticised interim manager Darren Fletcher for seeking Ferguson's blessing before a match and described the team's performance against Burnley as 'a joke'.
  • Keane expressed concern over the club's consideration of former United players for interim roles, questioning the decision-makers like Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox.
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