One of last week’s more interesting stories was that of Ipswich ‘keeper Shane Supple’s decision to quit football at the tender age of 22. The young Irishman’s reluctance to stick it out after a hapless few years will have no doubt provoked some derision on the forums, but he is not the first player to have, quote, “fallen out of love with the game”, and nor will he be the last. While millions of us can’t get enough of it (and if we actually can, Sky will always be there to remind us of its perpetual wonder), one has to…
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Keano: Now the Championship’s problem
Speaking as a Corkman, I would be eager to talk Roy’s good side up: He always had focus and determination as a player; stands up for what he believes in; and had a tremendous first two seasons as Sunderland manager. However, the man’s a “complex” character, which as we all know is a euphemism for “borderline fruitcake”. This makes me wonder how long it will take before he throws a big wobbly and leaves Ipswich in trouble.The roots of the hubris that has dogged Keano as a public figure are found in his rise as a top-class player. Establishing himself…
No 40 million to spend this time
I wonder how many times we shall hear the words, “Roy Keane’s Ipswich” these next few months? One almost wishes for the speedy appointment of Alan Shearer at Newcastle in order to divert some of the press attention from the man of Cork. We shall examine Keane’s legacy and prospects in a future post, although the man does have a determined, winning mentality and many a Championship fan will be envious of the so-called Tractor Boys (an appalling, focus group led nickname imposed on the club as recently as this decade). The Irishman probably doesn’t have the money to splash…
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