Look up alf inge haaland on the internet, and you will find a footballer whose entire career was defi ned by the savagery with which roy keane ended it. Roy keane soccer politics the politics of football. Roy keane says he regrets his first autobiography and it. Never has a professional footballer been involved in so much controversy throughout their entire career. Keane admitted in his autobiography that he meant to hurt manchester city s alfinge haaland in a tackle 18 months ago. Haaland could sue over tackle london evening standard. In his first book, keanes words were construed as meaning his tackle.
Inge haaland has reacted to roy keanes latest comments about him in bizarre fashion by comparing the former united captains beard to that of saddam hussein. Jan 12, 2007 roy keane cripples man citys alf inge haaland. The biggest issue arose from keane s admission that his foul on alf inge haaland was motivated by revenge for a previous incident, where the norwegian had stood over a prone keane and made light. That keane tackle still haunts haaland after horror injury in 2001. Debate continues as to whether keane ended haalands career. An overview of key case law relating to negligent liability. Aug 14, 2002 sir alex ferguson believes his manchester united captain roy keane has no case to answer over the claims in his book that he intentionally injured alf inge haaland. The tackle was high and over the ball and, as a result, collett sustained a fracture of the tibia and fibula of his right leg. Oct 04, 2018 roy keane says he regrets his first autobiography and it was a mistake. The contrast in the descriptions is very interesting in that they reveal. Norwegian haaland is the son of former nottingham forest, leeds and manchester city player alfinge haaland, whose career was infamously ended early following a tackle by roy keane in april 2001. Keane missed a year of his career because of that injury, so clearly at the time, was in a lot of pain. Dunphy admitted he paraphrased certain sections of keanes book, but it. The former old trafford favourite put in a horror tackle on then city star haaland in an old trafford derby game in 2001, leaving the norwegian with a serious knee injury.
Catat sejarah di ucl, siapa sebenarnya erling haaland. Debate continues as to whether keane ended haaland s career. However, after admitting in his autobiography that his foul was an act of. In his roy keanes autobiography he discusses the serious cruciate ligament injuries sustained in the infamous alfinge haaland incident and a similar injury sustained by paul gascoigne in the 1991 fa cup final. Quite simply one of the best football books ive ever read.
May 17, 2009 look up alf inge haaland on the internet, and you will find a footballer whose entire career was defi ned by the savagery with which roy keane ended it. I have seen a lot of talk of roy keane and alfeinge haaland in response to united fans questioning the treatment of ronaldo. Laura mccallum games might be and are the serious business of life to many people. Sep 17, 2019 norwegian haaland is the son of former nottingham forest, leeds and manchester city player alf inge haaland, whose career was infamously ended early following a tackle by roy keane in april 2001. Whether the focus of his words is his teammate, manager or opponent, the irishman. Roy keane performed one of the worst fouls in history. Erling haaland, teenage son of alfinge, hits firsthalf. He is the joint most successful irish footballer of all time, having. Oct 06, 2014 roy keane admits he does not regret his horror tackle on alf inge haaland which left manchester city defender in agony. Alfinge haaland, the victim of a dreadful challenge by roy keane in. But thereafter, as he talked about his football career as player, manager and. Roy keane insists he has no regrets over horror tackle on alfinge. Roy keane was booked for the challenge and was sent off in the process. Whether the focus of his words is his teammate, manager or opponent, the irishman refuses to pull any punches, regardless of the consequences.
The norwegian international is now threatening to sue keane over the vicious challenge that has put him out of football for over a year. Roy keane has attempted to put the record straight over his infamous clash with alf inge haaland by admitting he had deliberately wanted to hurt the absolute prick but that he had never wanted to injure the norwegian and it was not revenge for the challenge, four years earlier. Oct 22, 2014 roy keane on manchester united, alf inge haaland, robbie savage and claims he was disruptive aston villa assistant manager proves on a nationwide tour to promote his book with writer roddy doyle. One of the darkest stains on roy keanes soccer career was his horror tackle on norways alfinge haaland in april 2001. Roy keane s horror tackle on alf inge haaland during the manchester derby on april 21, 2001 was probably the most deserved red card in premier league history. Brian cloughs first fourfourtwo column appeared in the july 2001 issue allowing old big ead to pontificate on player of the year edward sheringham, tabloid sensation brooklyn beckham and. The making of champions league wonderkid erling braut haaland. Given his birthplace, he could have theoretically played for england, but it all changed when alfinge moved back home after suffering a careerending tackle from roy keane. Erling haaland, teenage son of alfinge, hits firsthalf hat.
Mar 12, 2018 roy keane s infamous challenge on alf inge haaland. Back in april 2001, keane virtually ended the career of the norwegian with a horror tackle and earned himself what. Roy keane and alfinge haaland first clashed on a pitch in 1997. If you think you recognise haalands name, thats because he is the son of former manchester city, leeds united and nottingham forest man alfinge haaland, the tough defender perhaps harshly remembered by most for being on the wrong end of. He attempted to pull back from what he said in the book and to. Alfinge haaland has reacted to roy keanes latest comments about him by comparing the former manchester united captains beard to that of saddam hussein. Former southampton striker egil ostenstad asked former international team mate alfinge haaland what he thought about roy keanes lack of remorse for the tackle that ended his career. Aug 30, 2002 a publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keane s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Keane faces legal action over haaland tackle daily mail. Whether the focus of his words is his teammate, manager or opponent, the irishman refuses to. It was a premeditated attack on a fellow professional footballer that arguably shortened the norwegians football career. The former republic of ireland midfielder, now assistant manager at aston villa, hit the headlines for writing about the tackle that ended alfinge haalands career in his first book, which was.
I didnt mean to deliberately injure alf inge haaland. Roy keanes looking like saddam hussain with that beard. Former southampton striker egil ostenstad asked former international team mate alf inge haaland what he thought about roy keane s lack of remorse for the tackle that ended his career. But united manager ole gunnar solskjaer will have been aware of the forward prior to his champions league exploits, as he gave haaland his. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 is an irish football pundit, manager and former professional player. Roy keane teaches 12 year old danny welbeck how to shield the ball in 2003. Roy keane says he regrets his first autobiography and it was a mistake. Look up alfinge haaland on the internet, and you will find a footballer whose entire career was defi ned by the savagery with which roy keane ended it. Alfinge haaland tweets response to new roy keane book.
Roy keane has said in his book that his 2001 tackle on the then manchester city player was not a revenge mission for a 1997 injury. Oct 07, 2014 man utd legend roy keane compared to saddam hussein by city great alf inge haaland roy keane has been compared to saddam hussein by former manchester city star alf inge haaland. The name alfinge haaland will forever be associated with the manchester derby, and a certain mr roy keane. Keane had actually attempted to hurt haaland several seasons before, but in that the. Erlings father was on the receiving end of one of the most infamous fouls in football history, an act of revenge four years in the making alfinge haaland never had the profile his son erling. Roy keane and alfinge haaland really should have been teammates.
Roy keane s horror challenge on alf inge haaland for man. Roy keane admits he does not regret his horror tackle on alf. He then moves on to his career after the 2002 world cup. Roy keane admits he does not regret his horror tackle on alfinge haaland which left manchester city defender in agony. What ole gunnar solskjaer said about erling haaland. The continued rise of champions league wonderkid erling.
Roy keane performed one of the worst fouls in history when he studded alfinge haalands knee 21 april 2001. If you think you recognise the name, thats because he is the son of former manchester city, leeds united and nottingham forest man alfinge haaland, the tough defender perhaps harshly remembered by most for being on the wrong end of. Roy keane has admitted he doesnt regret his tackle on alfinge haaland. Accusations, a furious roy keane and careers ended book. He is the jointmost successful irish footballer of all time, having won 19 major trophies, 17 of which came at manchester united, in his club career. Roy keane on manchester united, alfinge haaland, robbie. The manchester united captain has also reopened his world cup row with mick mccarthy, saying he hopes the republic of ireland boss rots in hell. Erlings father was on the receiving end of one of the most infamous fouls in football history, an act of revenge four years in the making alf inge haaland never had the profile his son erling. Its important to remember that when keane did in his cruciate, and was in agonising pain on the deck, haaland stood over him, shouting at him that he was cheating, telling him to get up.
An overview of key case law relating to negligent liability for sports injuries part 1 published 07 october 2016 by. May 24, 2007 roy keane fucks alfinge haland up badly. Haalands case strengthened by punishment of keane the. Roy keane performed one of the worst fouls in history when he studded alf inge haaland s knee 21 april 2001. The first charge centred on the tackle, while the second charge related to the controversial irishman publishing his account to gain financial reward. Alfinge haaland was today waiting to hear whether roy keanes tackle has wrecked his career. Erling brauts father alfinge was the victim of a vicious roy keane tackle in 2001 getty images in his 2004 autobiography, keane revealed his intention to hurt haaland, stating. Alf inge haaland was today locked in legal talks with manchester city over the possibility of taking manchester united captain roy keane to court after hinting that he is ready to sue the. One of roy keanes best qualities as a player is criminally. Back in april 2001, roy keane ended the footballing career erling haalands father, alfinge haaland. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 is an irish football manager and former professional football player. Keane s passing ability is rarely mentioned, and that is almost criminal. Its as if because our former captain, who left the club in 2005, was guilty of a horrendous challenge, that now united have no place to complain and worry about. Tesco launch investigation after roy keane book put on.
Roy keane takes revenge on alfinge haaland with career ending horror tackle in manchester derby premier league christmas advent calendar december roy keane performs a live amputation on alfinge haaland roy keane has reiterated his stance over the horror tackle that ended alfinge haalands career by insisting he has no regrets. Oct 01, 2014 after reading a few autobiographies of players and staff associated with manchester united, certainly the biggest premiership club in past two decades, now in turmoil, roy keane s the second half is one of the most honest and straightforward memoir i have ever read. The lawyer acting for alf inge haaland believes the football associations decision to punish roy keane for revelations in his autobiography could be beneficial to any legal action haaland decides. Oct 06, 2014 revisiting that alfinge haaland tackle. Roy keane and alfinge haaland first clashed on a pitch in. Oct 15, 2002 keane admitted in his autobiography that he meant to hurt manchester city s alf inge haaland in a tackle 18 months ago. Yet, any mention of roy keane the footballer is likely to be met with references to his tunnel dispute with patrick vieira, or his horror tackle on alf inge haaland, or how he put the fear of god into his teammates and the opposition. Roy keane never ceased to amaze his fans with his frequent encounters with referees and opposing players, usually with disastrous results. Roy keane is an irish football assistant manager and former professional football player. The second half by roy keane 2014 1216 roy keane on. Keanes second autobiography neatly picks up where his first book left off, starting with the fa charge he received as a result of the infamous passage about his tussle with alfinge haaland.
Roy keane insists he has no regrets over horror tackle on alf inge haaland roy keane has reiterated his stance over the horror tackle that ended alf inge haaland s career by insisting he has no. Roy keane and alfe inge haaland during a derby in 2001. Oct 06, 2014 roy keane has attempted to put the record straight over his infamous clash with alf inge haaland by admitting he had deliberately wanted to hurt the absolute prick but that he had never. Roy keane landed his studs on the right knee of alf inge haaland at old trafford in april 2001 after a red card for the tackle, his revelations earned keane a further ban and a fine, but sent. May 21, 2015 quite simply one of the best football books ive ever read. Roy keane recklessly tackled alf inge haaland in manchester derby in 2001. Manchester uniteds roy keane shouts at alfinge haaland after a red card tackle that contributed to the end of the manchester city players career. Man utd legend roy keane compared to saddam hussein by city great alfinge haaland roy keane has been compared to saddam. Roy keane recklessly tackled alfinge haaland in manchester derby in 2001 keane later admitted in his autobiography that the challenge was revenge for an incident four years earlier in 1997 haaland. The lawyer acting for alf inge haaland believes the football associations decision to punish roy keane for revelations in his autobiography could be beneficial to.
Roy keane has attempted to put the record straight over his infamous clash with alf inge haaland by admitting he had deliberately wanted to hurt the absolute prick. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering keane s vindication by the fai report, and the punishment meted out by the fa and mick mccarthys resignation. Roy keane insists he has no regrets about his notorious tackle on manchester city midfielder alfinge haaland and admits he would probably commit such a foul again. Roy keane broke erling haalands fathers leg with a. Roy keane has become renowned for speaking his mind. Roy keane has reiterated his stance over the horror tackle that ended alfinge haalands career by insisting he has no regrets. Man citys norwegian midfielder haaland went on to play just 48 more minutes of football in his career following the challenge at old trafford. Footballers who had careers ended by injury daily mail. Roy keane recklessly tackled alfinge haaland in manchester derby in 2001. Inge haaland has reacted to roy keane s latest comments about him in bizarre fashion by comparing the former united captains beard to that of saddam hussein.
Keane placed himself in the centre of a storm on monday with his boast that he had waited long enough to gain retribution in his apparent feud with the manchester city player. My sports news create your own sports news feed by selecting what interests. Alfinge haaland compares roy keanes beard to saddam. The standout passage from keane s first autobiography centred on his kneehigh tackle on alf inge haland, which he claimed was revenge for a tackle by haland. Keane faces legal action over haaland tackle manchester united captain roy keane faces legal action following an admission that he deliberately sought revenge when. Alfinge haaland has dismissed roy keanes latest comments in their. Four years after alf inge haaland had accused keane of feigning injury during a game between leeds and manchester united, the red devils. Jan 07, 2010 roy keane is renowned for speaking his mind. Alfinge haaland was today locked in legal talks with manchester city over the possibility of taking manchester united captain roy keane to court after hinting that he is ready to sue the. One of his most famous sending offs was for his tackle on alfinge haaland in the spring of the 20002001 premier league season. Alfinge haaland compares man utd legend roy keane to saddam. In fairness to the senior haaland, he was a norway international good enough to. Roy keane insists he has no regrets over horror tackle on alfinge haaland roy keane has reiterated his stance over the horror tackle that ended.
Roy keane ends halands career in manchester derby youtube. He recounted the incident with alf inga haaland, where a bad tackle he made finished the leeds players career. However, this is the strength of the book, because if keane had watered it down to be pc, then the reader wouldnt hear what keane really thinks. Roy keane launched a lethal tackle on erling haalands father during manchester uniteds clash against manchester city. Join facebook to connect with eamon okeeffe and others you may know. Alfinge haaland compares man utd legend roy keane to.
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