David Pleat, for some reason, has thought it upon himself to offer United some advice in choosing a replacement for Sir Alex. Speaking to BBC Radio Five Live he said:
"They will certainly need an experienced guy sitting in the hotseat at
"It's not for me to say from this distance, but I can think of an Irishman and a Scotsman - Martin O'Neill or someone like David Moyes would be excellent choices.
"They have done their miles, they have proved themselves."
Pleat, brought in at Pompey to help Perrin get acquainted with the English game, believes Keane would need the guiding hand of someone with experience alongside him if he was chosen to replace
"It's possible they could have people in the background. All young managers, if they have any sense, pick up the phone to more experienced people for advice from time to time.
"But when you're in the hotseat yourself you've got to make the decisions. It's completely different to being coach or assistant manager - you're the one the bullets are being fired at."