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WHAT HAPPENED?
Keane was spotted angrily confronting a supporter after abuse was allegedly hurled in the pundit’s direction at Portman Road on Sunday. Keane can also be heard saying “I’ll wait for you in the car park” in a video circulating on social media as tensions rose after the 1-1 draw. An Ipswich fan, Neil Finbow, has now claimed to be the target of Keane’s fury and has taken to social media to reveal exactly what happened between the pair.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Keane was known for his hot temper and aggression during his trophy-laden playing career with Manchester United before moving into management. The former midfielder spent 18 months in charge of Ipswich but was sacked in 2011 with the team down in 21st place in the Championship, something that certainly has not been forgotten at Portman Road, it seems.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
Finbow posted on Facebook: “New claim to fame just been offered out into the carpark by Roy Keane after a few choice words even Jamie Redknapp had to come over to get him away just ya average Sunday evening out.” Finbow also offered some insight into what he said to Keane: “Yep did remind him he set us back five years and ruined our football club – I also mentioned he wasn’t fit to step foot anywhere near our ground. Oh and I mentioned about him walking out on a World Cup and breaking [Alf-Inge] Halaand’s leg and putting it in his autobiography I hate the bloke and that’s been boiling up since he got sacked all those years ago.”
DID YOU KNOW?
Keane has clashed with supporters before while working as a pundit. An Arsenal supporter was hit with a fine and a ban after being found guilty of headbutting Keane in September 2023.
WHAT NEXT
Keane has previously told the Stick to Football podcast he doesn’t think he will be doing punditry in 10 years’ time, citing “hassle” from fans as one side of the job that he does not enjoy. Meanwhile, employers Sky Sports are said to be aware of the altercation at Ipswich and are working “to understand how the incident unfolded”, according to The Athletic.
