Roy Keane has strongly criticized the decision to include some of Michael Carrick’s assistants at Manchester United, sparking a disagreement with Gary Neville.
The outspoken Irishman has not held back in his criticism of his former club, especially after the announcement of Carrick’s appointment as head coach until the end of the season. Despite there being little left to play for aside from Champions League qualification, Carrick has brought in his own support team.
Among Carrick’s new additions is Jonny Evans, another former player of the club, and Jonathan Woodgate, who previously worked as Carrick’s assistant at Middlesbrough. Additionally, Steve Holland, a former England No.2 under Gareth Southgate, was a surprising appointment that garnered praise from Neville but drew skepticism from Keane.
Keane questioned the qualifications of the new coaching staff, particularly focusing on Evans’ sudden inclusion. He expressed disbelief at Evans’ coaching credentials, highlighting the contrast with Holland’s experience. Neville defended the decision to bring in ex-players, citing precedents at other clubs like Chelsea under Mourinho.
The debate between Keane and Neville continued, with Keane persistently seeking explanations for the selection of certain individuals in the coaching setup, emphasizing the importance of coaching pedigree over past playing careers.
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