HONESTY OR SPIN YOU DECIDE

Last updated : 14 August 2002 By Editor

Ferguson thinks so:

Asked about Keane's criticism of his team-mates, Ferguson said: "He's having a go at everything, including himself. He's more open about himself than anyone; that's the great thing about him. It's a fantastic read, in terms of a man who can open himself up like that. Not many players can do that. They would prefer to fudge a lot of things, be nice for the sake of it. This is the truth; it's the way Roy sees it."

When Keane was asked in an interview with The Times last week what his team mates would think about some of his comments he said: "I think they appreciate what I’m saying. I’m trying to be honest about it. If the players are totally honest, they’d agree with me. Because I’m talking about myself here, too. I’m not talking about ten other lads and not me."

Ferguson confirmed that Keane's book had been given United's full authorisation: "We went through everything thoroughly before it went back to the publishers. If there was a problem our lawyers would have brought it up."