Manchester United icon Roy Keane has unleashed a furious tirade against defender Luke Shaw, delivering a brutal assessment of the player's performance and post-match comments after the Red Devils' narrow escape against Brentford.
The ITV pundit did not hold back in his criticism, branding Shaw's remarks following the 1-1 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium as complete 'rubbish'. The left-back had suggested United deserved something from the game after Mason Mount's 96th-minute equaliser was swiftly followed by a winner from Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer.
Keane's Scathing Verdict on Shaw's Comments
'I heard him after the game saying they did well or were pleased with the performance? Rubbish. Absolute rubbish,' Keane fumed during his punditry duties. The former United captain's voice rose with disbelief as he dismantled Shaw's post-match perspective.
Keane's frustration was palpable as he continued: 'There's no shame in losing a football match, but to say you did well? That's rubbish. People have been brainwashed by this idea that playing for Man United is about playing well and entertaining.'
A Reality Check for Underperforming Stars
The Irish hardman delivered a stark reality check to the entire squad, emphasising that the club's standards have plummeted. 'The standards have dropped so much that when they put a shift in, people say well done. You're playing for Man United! It's about winning football matches,' he asserted, highlighting the growing disconnect between expectations and reality at Old Trafford.
Keane's explosive comments came after United were thoroughly dominated by Thomas Frank's Brentford side, who registered 31 attempts on goal compared to United's meagre 11. The result leaves Erik ten Hag's team eight points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham in the Premier League table.
