Roy Keane was earmarked to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's assistant had the Norwegian taken charge of Manchester United on an interim basis in January, but he lost out to Michael Carrick, who excelled initially, secured the role permanently, and has since defined the club's recent history.
Keane's Narrow Miss
The Irishman, who left Manchester United in 2005 and has never returned, could have been sat in the club's dugout had events turned out differently. Instead, Carrick won that battle and the rest is history.
Keane continues to commentate from the sidelines, whether in the Sky Sports studio or on podcasts alongside Gary Neville. For years, the question has been asked whether such an elite leader, one of the club's greats, could bring something to the table in Manchester.
Leadership vs Modern Methods
A serial winner during his time at Old Trafford, Keane was perfect for his era. He drove standards in a way few others did, and plenty feel this current squad need some home truths and someone to set the level.
Conversely, some feel Keane's methods and take on the game have not moved on as much as they should to align with the modern-day player. His values can be perceived as old school; he endured an acrimonious exit from the club in 2005 and has not been a coach for a number of years.
Whether he would prove an asset or a hindrance remains an open question, with readers invited to have their say on the matter.
