Keane and Ferguson – ‘The Deconstruction Of A Hero & Megalomaniac’
Megalomania: a pathological condition characterised by delusions of power, relevance, or omnipotence. Is characterised by an inflated sense of self-esteem and overestimation by persons of their powers and beliefs.
(I think its prudent to make some points clear from the start…..Personally, I have no problem with Roy Keane’s comments after the Basel match. I think any criticism of the club or the team is valid, and I have no interest in ‘head in the sand’ fans who think MUFC can do no wrong. I also believe the manager was out of order in his press conference about Roy’s management record. There was no need to say that, but in defense he was asked a question and he answered it with a throw away ten second rebuff. Hardly anything to get over excited about in the grand scheme of things to leave Ferguson’s mouth.)
It is the day after Roy Keane’s ‘right of reply’ via a national newspaper two page spread.
We’ve all read it and we all have different slants on it.
When a man and his son fall out it’s a tragic thing. But Keane was never Ferguson’s boy. Keane was a leader of men. Sir Alex recognised this. Keane thrived on drama and war. Again, the manager gave him all the toys to be able to live out his fantasies. And eventually the inevitable happened…as it always does in a footballer’s life: The day comes when you no longer are of use to the club. For some like the Djemba Djembas of this world, you end up being smuggled out in a dark glassed car, and we pretend they never really happened. For others, such as Neville and Scholes, we get the trumpets and the fanfare in full flow. And we praise them like we should. Glitter and gold and tears of endearment. Forever in our hearts and souls.
There is no need to retell the story of Roy Keane’s last days at Old Trafford. We know what happened. Roy opened his mouth one too many times, and as soon as Fergie sensed that this bile could affect his plans for the club….he got rid. (More …)
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Isaidso 16:18 on December 19, 2011 Permalink |
You say Roy Keane is a leader of men – and that to me begs a question? Was he a leader of men when he deserted a whole team of Irish players just before a WC causing chaos to Irish WC plans? I think not as I ponder that not one Irish team player, FA or Irish fans got in line behind him. Was he a good example to young people when he openly admits his toxic attitude to Haaland – who he had hated and determined the day would come when he would get revenge and attempt to cripple him with the most obscene of tackles? Is he leading any of the United faIthful to get behind him in his vendetta and agenda to try and destroy Fergie’s reputation by bringing up things that happened within the club out into the public arena? Did Fergie ever do that to any of his players with toxic venom as Keane is doing – I again think not. Fergie is not without his faults – but he is more loyal to his players thru the bad times than Keane will ever be. Keane just can’t let go and move on. Regardless of what you think of the latest Keane outburst in response to his hurt pride – Keane has been badmouthing the club since he left – couldn’t wait to find any opportunity to have a go. I think you got the right word with MEGOLOMANIAC! When will poor little whining Keane grow up. Great great player – but very far from great man IMHO.
Sarah 16:19 on December 19, 2011 Permalink |
I read the interview yesterday morning and was very surprised by my twitter feed going crazy about it. I was disappointed that Keane had chosen to put his words into a newspaper article but for me I still cannot help but draw similarities between the two characters. I also sense there is still respect amongst the two, even though they might not right now be so keen to admit it especially right now! They both are stubborn in character and can both hold a grudge that could last a lifetime. Keane is still a United legend to me and will always be so and as for SAF… all the words under the sun could not explain my feelings towards him with everything he has brought to the club.
One last thought… if Sir Alex hasn’t really cared about United and not put us first well… we’ve not done bad have we?
I think actually Keane’s article has come just at the right time. But we’ll just have to wait and see how our Christmas run goes
john 16:46 on December 19, 2011 Permalink |
i totally disagree with you,we have a past that should always be refered to otherwise we ll have no future,kean is symbolic in that respect and should be respected as a man with rights. Fergie should learn to retrogress a little and he ll be more of a fatherly figure to even stoborn people like kean. We ll all like him lhke that. He cant always have his way. He had it once with kean but perharps he can continue teaching people like kean off the pitch.
Hassan 20:55 on December 19, 2011 Permalink |
Let Keane criticize the team. Remember when he criticized Rooney, Ronaldo, Fletcher, O’ Shea and the other players in the team? The same group of players won 3 league titles straight including a champions league just a few years later. God knows what can happen to this batch of players now that they’ve been ‘blessed’ by Keane! XD
david 22:10 on December 20, 2011 Permalink |
that was really an amazing read. spot on.
when I think of all the great things Keane did at United, They too were about himself and not United. Turin you say? he did it because he wanted to be a ledgend. and he became one.