Roy Keane is set to appear on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football coverage for Manchester United's clash with Leeds United, potentially leading to an awkward reunion with interim manager Michael Carrick. The former United captain has been critical of Carrick's appointment, and their relationship has been strained for over a decade.
The feud dates back to 2013 when Keane criticised Carrick's post-match interview after United's defeat to Olympiakos, describing it as "flat". Carrick's wife, Lisa, responded on social media at the time, calling Keane a "****" and saying he "says anything to get a reaction". She later deleted the posts, claiming emotions got the better of her.
Keane reignited the row shortly after Carrick took over as caretaker manager in November 2021. Speaking on The Overlap, Keane said: "His wife can always come in [if Carrick doesn't do well], cause she's got a bit of a big mouth sometimes. She's probably doing the team talk."
Despite initially opposing Carrick as a permanent manager, Keane later changed his stance. On the Stick to Football podcast in February 2022, he said: "I hope they give it to him. I hope they give it to him in the summer." However, he added that he still believes it would be the wrong decision for United.
Carrick has dismissed the criticism from pundits, stating it is "totally irrelevant" to his focus. With seven wins in his first 10 matches in charge, his prospects for the permanent role have improved.
