想轉錄一篇Irish Times / Guardian Service的文章
這篇文章的寫法是一時間順序描述
想必加了很多作者聽到的耳語和自己的想像
把Keano和Fergie星期五早上做的事寫成故事
內容有些刻意對曼聯球員的嘲弄
不過倒是算是一個負面傳聞的整理版本吧...
所有的臆測加起來是:
Keano在兩天前就知道自己到明天夏天約滿的合約將不會再繼續
所以星期五就跟他的法律代表Michael Kennedy去找Fergie談
(如果此點傳言為真,
我猜Keano的心情是既然知道已經不會續約
那就不要再繼續佔著位子了)
之後這篇報導描述另一個傳言:
Sir Alex似乎在會議中跟Keano說以後不再讓他當隊長(這點我強烈質疑)
Keano後來越來越不高興 可能說了些不動聽的話就離去
留下Michael Kennedy幫他處理細節的事
有人把Keano離去解釋成Sir Alex在曼聯勢力絕對的伸張
有人說Keano要求的標準在2001年他公開批評曼聯不復以往後就比Sir Alex要求的高
有人解讀成為了完成曼聯換代的計畫 SAF已經把Keano拖著留下太久
在此點做出決定可比擬之前砍Stam 心中已有腹案 準備大刀闊斧的幹
有人認為可能兩人中真有不愉快的爭吵
而在知道明年已不會續留曼聯的Keane自然不會再繼續待著
但兩人對彼此還是有無比的尊重和喜愛
兩個足球界性格鮮明的個體
可能也只有這麼戲劇性的結束才能分開之間緊密的羈絆吧
轉這篇報導沒有要指責任何人的意思
只是想不論正面反面 大家應該很想聽聽各個報章雜誌的報導
在我心中一樣還是尊敬Sir Alex和Keano, 與他們之間的情誼
希望在各篇新聞中經過自己判斷 找點他們最後相處蛛絲馬跡
下面是轉貼的網址 文章不算太長
但看網頁可能眼睛會比較舒服
http://www.redcafe.net/showthread.php?t=95030的第七篇回文
內文轉貼如下:
United by a pursuit of perfection, parted by mutual discontent
Daniel Taylor
19/11/2005
SOCCER: Perhaps the saddest part of Roy Keane's fall from grace
at Manchester United is that he will be remembered almost as much
for the callous nature of his departure as for anything he did on the field.
Ushered out of the door by the most ruthless manager in the business,
Keane's exit could hardly have been less dignified for a man
who has graced the Old Trafford pitch for the last 12 years.
Even by Alex Ferguson's standards there was something remarkably brutal
about Keane's final few hours as a United player. Two of the game's
most combustible characters came together at United's training ground,
and by the time they had finished unloading their vitriol
it had become clear they would never deal with one another again.
Twelve years of mutual respect and admiration had disintegrated.
This was at 9am, the beginning of a long, hectic and tumultuous day.
As the rest of Ferguson's players began their preparations
for today's game against Charlton Athletic, Keane put his bag
in the dressingroom, walked up the stairs and knocked on Ferguson's door.
United had summoned him the previous night, along with his solicitor,
Michael Kennedy. Keane had known for two days that he would not be
offered a new contract when his deal expired at the end of the season.
Now he was about to find out why.
The meeting quickly degenerated into a furious row. Ferguson did not
mince his words, accusing Keane of mutinous and unforgivable behaviour.
The subject of Keane's now-infamous MUTV interview was brought up.
Ferguson made it clear he regarded the Irishman's criticisms of
his team-mates as treacherous. Critically, he is then understood to
have told Keane he would not continue as captain.
Keane listened at first, bristled with indignation and then returned fire.
Backed into a corner, his response was caustic. He believed Ferguson
was humiliating him and made it clear, in his inimitable style,
that he was not willing to stay another day. He was also livid about
being pulled out of a reserve game on Thursday night when he thought
he was fit enough to play.
At 9.20am he stormed out. Kennedy was instructed to sort out the pay-off.
At 11.30am Ferguson held his weekly press briefing. There was no sign
that anything was weighing on his mind. On the contrary,
he congratulated Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for banning the press.
"I might join him. Christ, it's not easy seeing you lot every week."
He looked relaxed and calm - everything that might not have been
expected given the monumental events that had just occurred.
He was asked for an update about Keane's contractual situation and,
with his best poker face, shook his head and replied: "Nothing to report.
There hasn't been any decision about his contract.
It's just like I told you a few weeks ago."
Ferguson is skilled at economy with the truth. No more than 35 minutes
later the news was announced in a statement from Old Trafford.
"Manchester United have reached agreement with Roy Keane for him to
leave the club with immediate effect. The agreement allows Roy
to sign a long-term deal with another club to enable him to secure
his playing career beyond what would have been the end of his contract
at United. The club have offered Roy a testimonial in recognition of
his 12 years at Old Trafford and thank Roy for his major contribution."
There were quotes attributed to Ferguson and Keane - "agreed quotes"
that had been written by spin doctors before being put on general release.
Ferguson described Keane as "a fantastic servant, the best midfield player
in the world of his generation, one of the great figures
in our club's illustrious history".
Keane had given his approval to a farewell message that read:
"It has been a great honour and privilege for me to play for
Manchester United for 12 years. I have been fortunate to play alongside
some of the best players in the game and in front of the best supporters
in the world. At all times I have endeavoured to do my best
for the management and the team.
"While it is a sad day for me to leave such a great club and manager,
I believe the time has come to move on. I send my best wishes for
the future to the management, players, staff and supporters."
United claimed it was by "mutual consent", but it would be truer to
say mutual discontent. There were no handshakes, no bear-hugs,
no swapping of numbers. It is not even clear if Keane will accept
a testimonial.
Go through United's history and Ferguson and Keane have had
as close a relationship as any manager and player.
Ferguson cut Keane slack for his various misdemeanours and supported him
after the fiasco in Saipan. Keane gave Ferguson his most influential
figurehead and played as though he would walk through plate glass for him.
That all changed when they clashed over training arrangements
on their pre-season visit to Portugal. Since then, their relationship
has become increasingly strained. Respect and admiration have been
replaced by suspicion and resentment. As far as Ferguson was concerned,
the MUTV episode was one indiscretion too many.
And no one takes on Ferguson at Old Trafford and wins.
... Guardian Service
c The Irish Times c Guardian Service
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