Roy Keane believes Eddie Howe should be the next permanent manager of Manchester United, praising the Newcastle boss's calmness and experience. The former United captain said on Sky Sports: 'I like what he's done, he's managed a lot of games, when his teams are at it they play good football. I know he has his critics, but I like what he's done at Newcastle, even at Bournemouth. He's managed 700, 800 games. I like his calmness - I think Man Utd sometimes need a bit of that.'
Keane highlighted Howe's achievements at Newcastle, including qualifying for the Champions League and winning a domestic cup. 'I'd be happy to see him go in there,' he added. However, Howe has distanced himself from the role, stating: 'No, not at this current time. The most important thing for me is happiness in the role, happiness in the job, the relationships I have with the people around me.'
Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim on Monday, with Darren Fletcher taking over as caretaker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who previously managed the club for nearly three years, has emerged as the favourite for an interim role until the end of the season. Keane, a former teammate of Solskjaer, said: 'Do I think it's the right or wrong answer - I don't know. But if it is until the end of the season, I think Ole would do alright. Do I see Ole as the manager for the next four or five seasons, getting Man Utd competing again, probably not.'
The club's ownership, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, faces pressure to make the right decision after a turbulent period. Ratcliffe stuck by Erik ten Hag before sacking him, and Amorim lasted less than 14 months. Keane's endorsement adds to the speculation surrounding Howe, who remains committed to Newcastle despite the interest.
