First published 11.43am
ASTON VILLA MANAGER Paul Lambert insists that Roy Keane’s departure was not the result of a dressing room bust-up.
Keane left the Premier League club last week in order to concentrate on his duties as Ireland assistant but reports in the media on Monday suggested that his sudden exit was down to a falling out.
However, Lambert spoke out after last night’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and says he would like to put the story to bed.
“If anyone wants to know about Roy, I’ll put it on your plate so you know: there’s absolutely no problem whatsoever,” Lambert said.
“He’s got a lot of commitments with Ireland, he’s never had a break from going away with Ireland, and never had a break from Aston Villa. So I totally respect his decision.
Contrary to reports, there was absolutely nothing, absolutely no bust-up, no arguing, nothing like that. I thank him for his time coming to work for me.
“I spoke to him before the Burnley game, after the Burnley game, and we still have the same relationship. So I just want to put that to bed, alright?”
Roy Keane goes somewhere and doesn’t have argument. Now that is a news story!
Apparently staff at Villa can leave ‘with immediate effect` without giving notice, just a day before a key game a few days before another.
No bust up, no arguments, just I`m leaving ‘ok, thanks, good luck`.
Happens all the time in all walks of life, no contract terms obviously?
Paul Lambert says there wasn`t a problem with Roy Keane, the second assistant manager he`s seen depart, and repeats the ‘pressure of the Ireland job`.
Makes sense, the next Ireland game is March 26th, the preparation right now must be totally hectic!
Ireland will always come first to Roy !
Like when he walked out on Ireland in 2002 !! Roy puts Roy first all the time. Only a matter of time before walks out on Ireland. What does he offer Ireland other than controversy ? He can’t manage or hold down any kind of managerial job
Maybe Villa jus werent keane on Roy
Maybe Roy just wasn’t Keane on villa…?
Ben Giles im not Keane on you
I’m Keane on you hun ;) xxx
With a bit of luck he’s piss of out if the way from Irish job headline grabbing man has serious BLOCKS on both shoulders deserter from Saipan as captain of a team and good guy as manager who played his his heart for Ireland muck McCarthy
Can you repeat in English and with punctuation. Please?
Google translate strikes again!
How many pints did you down before you committed that “sentence” to the internet?
Keane was fired from Sunderland, Ipswich and ManU – and deserted Irelany and Villa, in the middle of campaigns.
Now unemployable.,.
*Ireland.
Now, Keane will be an/awful/manic TV panelist – probably here, as he fell out with ITV too.
/o\
Another ruck with a squad of players and then typically walks out ala Saipan Sunderland Ipswich and now Villa.Will he ever grow up?
Never. Just a well he is a multi millionaire as he can’t hold down a job No idea why he is employed by Ireland. Waste of money
I didn’t think that there had been a bust up until I read that headline.
.Thanks for clearing that up Pinnochio
I honestly can’t see him lasting another 6 months in the Ireland job. Too volatile.
Keane is a pure knacker unloyal to the core