Roy Keane discussed his disagreements with Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand, revealing that he wouldn’t communicate with Manchester United teammates he “didn’t connect” with. The Red Devils icon enjoyed a remarkable 12-year career at United, securing seven Premier League titles and the Champions League. Over his eight years as captain, he became the club’s most decorated leader before departing in 2005 amidst controversy. During that time, Keane transformed from a tough midfielder into a strong captain. A part of his responsibility was to connect the team that Sir Alex Ferguson first led to a league title with the squad that would eventually rule English football in the later years of the Scotsman’s management. READ MORE: Roy Keane reacts in his usual manner upon discovering that Tyson Fury hasn’t seen his wife Paris in months. Nonetheless, Keane, who experienced numerous well-known conflicts during his career, admits that he didn’t get along with some of the younger teammates who were starting to shine on their own. Rooney and Ferdinand, who became part of United in 2004 and 2002, respectively, were becoming central figures in the new generation of dominant players. However, midfield powerhouse Keane struggled to relate to them because of their differing generations. The Irishman shared an incident where Rooney, who had just been dismissed as Plymouth Argyle’s head coach, changed the TV channel to X-Factor, leading to a heated reaction from Keane. “We definitely didn’t have a disagreement, just so you know,” Keane said on Sky Sports’ The Football Show in 2021. “I enjoy rugby league, and I was not pleased when someone switched the channel. Keane mentioned that Wayne Rooney’s humor was ‘not for me.'”
