I Admit That I Have Been Very Harsh On Bruno Fernandes – Roy Keane

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has come out to react to Bruno Fernandes’ reaction to the club’s thumping defeat vs Newcastle. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, even if he admits that he has been very hash on Bruno Fernandes, he is an amazing player, but he still question marks about his leadership.

Keane added that the Portuguese midfielder is certainly not getting enough help, and it must be tough to be in that situation.

Bruno had said, “We are in this position because we have not been consistent in the performances we put out. We lack being more fearless, being more brave. Today was not the case because we ended up conceding goals by trying to be brave. It’s easy to criticise because this club has never suffered like this, so it’s normal. You have to be aware you play for United and criticism will be there. Our fans have been there all season during bad moments, today they were there at the end trying to cheer us up. It is time we give something back.”

Keane reacted, “It is not easy and, to be fair to Bruno, he does front up and the club push him out because he is the best player and captain. To me, it is just soundbites from him now. Let’s hope they win on Thursday by the way – that’s all they are talking about. Lyon are sixth in the French league, I fully expect United to beat Lyon.

He’s talking about his teammates there and belief, but what about his right back who didn’t put a leg up or try and tackle for the goal from Dalot? I hope he’s pulling him into the dressing room, because he keeps talking about belief in the players and my teammates. A really good teammate puts their hands on each other, whether that’s on the pitch or in the dressing room or on the training ground during the week.

When I listen to Bruno, and I have been harsh on Bruno, he is an amazing player. But I still have question marks about his leadership. He is certainly not getting enough help. It must be tough playing in that midfield when there are expectations on him to turn up week in, week out. That’s unfair on him. Because when you are playing for a big club like Man United, you need a helping hand. But no one is doing these chats about the supporters and all this. Again, to me, it’s just soundbites. There’s not even meaning to it.

Because I don’t know how we can listen to the Man United players doing interviews anymore, because I’m not sure they’re an honest group. So why should we listen to them? I don’t think we’re going to get real honesty from this group of players when we’re not seeing it week in, week out.”

WOW.

Manchester United Football Club, commonly referred to as Man United or simply United, is a professional football club based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division in the English football league system.

Nicknamed the Red Devils, they were founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, but changed their name to Manchester United in 1902. After a spell playing in Clayton, Manchester, the club moved to their current stadium, Old Trafford, in 1910.

Alex Ferguson and his assistant Archie Knox arrived from Aberdeen on the day of Atkinson’s dismissal, and guided the club to an 11th-place finish in the league. Despite a second-place finish in 1987–88, the club was back in 11th place the following season. Reportedly on the verge of being dismissed, Ferguson’s job was saved by victory over Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup final.

The following season, Manchester United claimed their first UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title. That triumph allowed the club to compete in the European Super Cup for the first time, where United beat European Cup holders Red Star Belgrade 1–0 at Old Trafford. The club appeared in two consecutive League Cup finals in 1991 and 1992 the left and the right, but he’s not got any sense of danger yet, and empties the midfield area too readily.