Roy Keane spotted at FA Cup clash just days after ‘offering out fan in car park’ while working for Sky Sports
ROY KEANE was seen in attendance at Salford’s FA Cup clash with Cheltenham just days after “offering out” a fan.
Manchester United legend was involved in a heated exchange with a fan at Portman Road after his old club’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich
Sky bosses launched an investigation into the incident, speaking to Keane and others present including Kelly Cates, Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen.
The results of the probe are not known.
It’s reported that bosses at the broadcaster have sympathy with Keane following claims some fans “consistently overstepped the mark”.
Regardless, Keane is expected to return to punditry duties tomorrow for Liverpool‘s clash with Manchester City.
But before the crunch Premier League clash, Keane was spotted taking in some FA Cup football on Saturday afternoon.
The 53-year-old was pictured in the stands at the Peninsula Stadium.
He was seen wearing a big grey coat with a black zipper underneath.
The game ended in a 2-0 win for Salford, with both goals coming in the first half.
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Francis Okoronkwo opened the scoring after 20 minutes.
Cole Stockton then scored from the spot two minutes later to give the League Two side a cushion.
Salford are owned by the Red Devils’ legendary Class of 92, each of whom Keane played with during his time at Man Utd.
Another altercation saw Keane headbutted by a fan at Arsenal‘s Emirates Stadium in September last year.
But there had been growing concerns about Keane’s future at the broadcaster BEFORE the incident after he revealed his desire to quit punditry.
Keane, who is contracted to appear on around 20 Super Sundays per season, has also spoken about moving abroad to Switzerland.
Speaking while in Turin on The Overlap On Tour, he said: “In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad… putting it out there.”
When Jamie Carragher then asked where he would move to, Keane added: “Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful.”
Keane cited the incident with the Arsenal fan in contributing to his desire to want to leave the role.
Talking on Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, he said: “I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans.
“I was in court a few months ago with somebody head-butting me – do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.
“The games are fine. Getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name – good stuff, bad stuff – it’s a nuisance.”
When Carragher pressed him on whether he will be a pundit in 10 years, Keane added: “Absolutely f***ing not.”
But barring a late pull out, he will be returning to TV screens on Sunday for the Premier League clash.
Sky will NOT beef up their security measures following the Ipswich incident.
Keane is set to be joined by Gary Neville, Carragher, Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards for the huge clash.
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