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13.08.02, 13:48
Roy Keane could face an FA enquiry over comments made in his forthcoming
autobiography regarding an apparent feud with midfielder Alf Inge Haaland.
And Haaland's club, Manchester City, have said they are scrutinising the
Manchester United skipper's book before deciding on an 'appropriate' response.
The book is currently being serialised in the News of the World and The Times
and Keane details several run-ins he has had with the Norwegian, who himself
is suggesting he may sue the Republic of Ireland international.
A statement on the FA's website says: "These comments have been used in
newspaper serialisations of Roy Keane's forthcoming autobiography. Having
read the comments we would like to see the book in its full context before
making any decision.
"However we clearly would never expect any one individual to set out to
physically hurt an opponent at any level of the game.
The FA are sure to take particular interest in Keane's description of the
tackle on Haaland which saw him red carded near the end of a Derby match at
Old Trafford 18 months ago.
Their rivalry had dated back to Haaland's time at Leeds, when Keane suffered
a season-ending knee injury while trying to trip the Norwegian up at Elland
Road in September 1997.
Keane's revenge was a long time coming but just as severe as Haaland suffered
knee ligament damage and has not started for City since.
"I'd waited long enough. I ******* hit him hard. The ball was there (I
think). Take that you ****," quotes The Times. "And don't ever stand over me
again sneering about fake injuries. And tell your pal (David) Wetherall
there's some for him as well.
"I don't wait for Mr Elleray to show the red card. I turned and walked to the
dressing room."
A Maine Road spokesman reacted by saying: "We note with concern the reported
extracts from Roy Keane's book, concerning his foul on our player Alfie
Haaland.
"We will discuss the implications with Alfie, the various football
authorities and our advisers before deciding on the appropriate response."
The suggestion of a pre-meditated attack has also alerted Haaland, who has
hinted he may take legal action against Manchester United skipper Keane.
The 29-year-old told The Sun: "Am I going to sue? Make your own mind up. I've
played only a few games after the tackle. I will go in and see if I can find
any of Keane's studs inside there."