26 May 2026 19:26:41
I do get the points being made on Keane and Bruno. The game a lot different then, more physcial and intense, even intimidating. When players arrived at United in the 90s, you had to step up or the manager or a number of big players/characters would et you know and there was plenry of fear too. When you're winning players accept it. Do you think Rashford and Garnacho would have been allowed behave like they did back then? The players and manager would have niped tbat attitude early. Today's players are a different breed, lots of money realky young, social media, greedy agents. The manager gets 12 months or they're sacked, the pressure in clubs is under for money is intense. I really don't think SAF's managent style woulds survive in the current culture, Keane would be sent off a lot.
But it's hard for our club legends to see this new way of playing and some players not willing to die for each other on the pitch, that bond isn't there anymore. Bruno is a class act, he would have been great in our 90s teams but he wouldn't have avoided the same stuff Keane and co dished out of you made mistakes. It was just the way they kept each other driving forward, echoing the manager's drive, us against the world. The game has changed, but the basics are the same, you need the right attitude, to work hard each game, bring the passion and be together. I think that's missing in some of our current squad, but we are buying better players.
26 May 2026 21:33:11
The problem with Keane hating on Bruno is it's actually not warranted. Everything you've talked about the 90s team having, Bruno has that in his locker. He leads by example every single week, works harder than any player on the pitch, covers a ridiculous amount of grass, and never gives up.
Keane and a few pundits had a pop at his histrionics and his constant moaning on the pitch. Listen, no one likes to see any footballer rolling around the ground after nothing happening to them, but I think he's nearly eradicated that from his game. When there's no sticks left to beat Bruno with, Keano made up some lies. I'm very proud of Bruno calling Keane out. He, Neville, Scholes, and Butt are embarrassing themselves on a weekly basis.
Can you imagine Bobby Charlton ripping Bryan Robson to shreds because we didn't win a league in the 80s? Can you imagine Bryan Robson ripping Keane to shreds because of his ill discipline?
People talk about Roy's grumpy persona on telly, saying he's playing up for the camera.
I think it's the opposite. He's playing his friendly side up for the camera.
He said he'd "swing punches" at De Gea after he made a mistake in a game. De Gea held us together for many years, and Keane never let up once. Even when he was winning Player of the Year for us, "but it's his job" nonsense would soon follow.
His coldness for Carrick, and insulting Carrick's wife 12 years after a tweet she wrote defending her husband, shows that he's a bitter man who can dish it out but can't take it.
As an Irishman who was born in the 80s, I have an affinity to Keane the player, but Keane the pundit could soon find himself a footballing pariah without a home.
26 May 2026 23:10:01
Bruno has had a remarkable season. Record breaking.
I am not his biggest fan but I have always re organised his work rate, amazing availability and his love for the club.
I think his leadership changed as the season went on.
I think he is a much better player now than he was even 3 years ago.
His ball retention has improved a lot imo and he plays it simple and his movement is better off the ball. Moving him back to his fav position has inspired him.
As for Keane, he learnt from the best viewer puller pundit in a guy called Eamonn Dunphy.
A whole thread there and folk in pubs canteens and offices up and down the country talking about it. As for finding himself without work mumbles it's the opposite. He will take polar opinions when it suits him. Its not about punditry most of the time its about viewers and show business. Keane is gold in that regard for all the stations he goes on and the viewing figures prove it.
Most of the time you just need to take it all with a pinch of salt. Dunphy called Ronaldo a 1 trick pony for years? people kept tuning in for the next mad quote or fued he'd ignite.
Bruno has called him out on this occasion and why not? If he brings this seasons form into next Keane will take his humble pie and eat it. Then he will be on to his next side show to pull in the viewers and have people debating him all over the country. He is earning more now than he did a a player most of his career.
None of them are consistent and its all about the side show. 95% of what they say needs to be taken with a very large pinch of salt.
Redknapp is the one for me who is more about the football than the others. You can see his pain for the game its in his blood.
27 May 2026 00:26:07
Amazing to think that in mid season while Amorim was playing Bruno out of position many of us thought we should have sold him in the summer. I was one of them. Fact is, Bruno is now playing at the top of his game, and the doubters have all been forced to acknowledge just how good he's been. The pros, other than Keane, who's become an old negative codger, seem to be almost unanimous.
You give him players around him who know what runs to make and how to put the ball in the goal, and he'll find them. One can only hope that he stays with us, and he gets to win a few trophies in the next couple of years, which he richly deserves.
27 May 2026 00:48:32
I miss the old lads on RTE Ken. For anyone not acquainted with Dunphy, a few YouTube clips will have you in stitches.
I don't think Keane will be without work. I meant that he could alienate the United fanbase to where he no longer has fans backing him up.
It is a sideshow now. The Sky lads are on telly, talking and on podcasts 6-8 hours a week.
There simply isn't enough happening to justify that. I don't have a problem with Keabe saying whatever his opinion is, but he lied or misheard what Bruno said and couldn't even hold his hand up and say he got it wrong.
The schtick is wearing thin.
27 May 2026 08:15:14
Mumbles, you're missing the point. He doesn't have to apologise and he doesn't need to. What he says doesn't matter. It is just like posting on here. It has no consequence, nor should it.
He owes Bruno or any other player nothing at all. He can say what he likes as long as it's within the law. The thinner the shtick gets, the better for him and his employers.
It's not about being truthful, honest or decent, it's about pulling in viewers and starting debates.
If you don't get that, then you will always be frustrated with pundits.
We have posters on here that lose their rag all the time, and react so they get provoked.
Keane is provoking folk with his comments, and that's how he earns his money. He doesn't even believe what he is saying himself half the time. That's show business.
People lap it up. Here is a thread still talking about it, 10 days later. Hilarious, and his mission has been accomplished.
27 May 2026 09:09:09
Ken, is lying within the law? I totally agree that Keane couldn't care less, and won't be apologising. It's TV or showbiz, and he is the most sought-after pundit. His audience love it!
We seem to be living in an age where lying is totally acceptable. Just ask the orange blob across the water!
27 May 2026 11:37:06
Ken, not sure that's even his mission which makes him even greater. I don't think he buys into click bait etc, just says how he feels as he is and always has been emotionally led.
And I do think what he says does have consequences.
He is a legend of the club, the most successful captain ever, and his words hold lots of weight. That might lead to players feeling, behaving or playing a certain way. Not everyone is made of stone like you. ?
27 May 2026 17:36:44
Patrick, I'm afraid lying is not against the law, my friend.
27 May 2026 23:02:25
Ken, I think you'll find that in most cases it is!
Although I get that there are nuances!
However, concerning Keane, he couldn't give a twopenny toss!