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Author: Andrew Allen
Posted on: 03 May 2009 - 2:43 PM
Category: Football
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Roy Keane has urged Manchester United and Arsenal to abandon their Champions League love-in and get back to the fierce fighting of the good old days. The former United skipper relished the fierce scraps against the Gunners in the late 90s with his midfield battles against Patrick Vieira the highlight of a hateful rivalry.And Keane says he cannot stand the new-found mutual respect between the teams and is urging both sets of players to rediscover the fire and passion which used to make their encounters worth watching.
"As a player I loved the games against Arsenal but nowadays they are far too pally-pally," said Keane.
"We need to go back to the old days because those are the games I really miss playing in.
"They were really feisty and brilliant affairs and were the real games for me.
"We just didn't like Arsenal and those were the games for me.
"I don't miss playing against Liverpool, Chelsea or Manchester City but I definitely miss taking on Arsenal."
And the Ipswich boss says he will be glued to his television for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with United currently in the box seat.
He added: "I missed the first game but I'll be watching on Tuesday because I love watching the top teams.
"But United definitely have the edge and I reckon they'll play Chelsea in the final."
Posted on: 03 May 2009 - 2:43 PM
Category: Football
Comments: 2 Go...
Roy Keane has urged Manchester United and Arsenal to abandon their Champions League love-in and get back to the fierce fighting of the good old days. The former United skipper relished the fierce scraps against the Gunners in the late 90s with his midfield battles against Patrick Vieira the highlight of a hateful rivalry.And Keane says he cannot stand the new-found mutual respect between the teams and is urging both sets of players to rediscover the fire and passion which used to make their encounters worth watching.
"As a player I loved the games against Arsenal but nowadays they are far too pally-pally," said Keane.
"We need to go back to the old days because those are the games I really miss playing in.
"They were really feisty and brilliant affairs and were the real games for me.
"We just didn't like Arsenal and those were the games for me.
"I don't miss playing against Liverpool, Chelsea or Manchester City but I definitely miss taking on Arsenal."
And the Ipswich boss says he will be glued to his television for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with United currently in the box seat.
He added: "I missed the first game but I'll be watching on Tuesday because I love watching the top teams.
"But United definitely have the edge and I reckon they'll play Chelsea in the final."
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