HE PLAYS FOR ARSENAL, HE COULD WHINGE FOR SENEGAL

Patrick Vieira has admitted he was "annoyed" and "disappointed" by Ruud van Nistelrooy's "acting" in the infamous Old Trafford clash.

"I was annoyed at the way I feel he was acting. That's what disappointed me because I have a big respect for him because he is a tremendous player.

"But I was disappointed in the way he acted. Maybe because I have so much respect for him that's what made it worse for me, as well as the reaction after the game.

"We need to find a balance between people who are diving or pretending they are hurt and those who get involved.''

Vieira also paid tribute to United skipper Roy Keane's role in the powderkeg incident.

He said: "'Appeal, Patrick'. He was trying to help me. He saw I was really upset and he kept me out of trouble.

"He knew straight away that I didn't deserve it. He told that it was finished and I should go off. It's done, over.

"I was pleased it was him. I don't think any other Manchester United player could have done it. That's the bond between us. It's a bond of respect”

I wonder if ol’ Paddy has had a similar word with his mate Pires. Or Bergkamp. Or Jug Ears.