Sunday, November 20, 2005
all good things must come to an end

Roy Keane; The most belligerent, combative and inspirational midfield player of his generation has parted ways with the club he marshalled through its most successful period.

For Manchester United supporters, Keane was their ambassador on the pitch, the player who most embodied their spirit and passion - the leader who never let them down. For others, as a result of his uncompromising personality and style of play, Keane was a figure of fear, even of hate.

Throughout his career Keane and controversy were never far apart, be it for diatribes aimed at colleagues, managers, officials, the media and fans, or for on-pitch confrontations that bordered on assault, Keane never gave an inch and accepted his punishment when it was meted out.

Perhaps he should have hung up his boots a few seasons ago, gone out on top, with a trophy under his arm. Instead Keane's final game for United ended with him limping off injured; an inauspicious end to a distinguished career. (soccernet.com)

[self]
He was released because he critised some of the players for not being good enough for the squad. As a captain, he should motivate, inspire and build the young team into a stronger squad. Sir Alex Ferguson did the right thing as he did not need this(critismn/ disunity) in the locker room.

such a sad news, the midfield of the dream team of 1999 had left with Scholes and Giggs.

Ruud is the new captain~
alan smith and rooney are the future~
i don't think it'll be a bright one. :(