Adios, Roy

Yep, it's official. Roy Keane has decided to leave Manchester United, effective immediately.

I personally am sad. Keane is a big loss for ManU. He was probably the only one ManU had who was a true midfielder. After Beckham left, he was the one creating a lot of opportunities.

ManU has a lot of talent in some areas. They have a great stiker in Rooney (I personally think Ruud Van Nistelrooy is highly over rated and is a complete idiot who waits for the ball rather than taking it to goal a la Henry), a brilliant flanker in Ronaldo and some really good talent in Scholes, Giggs and the gang. But there is no real playmaker.

If you watch the recent games, Rooney is the guy who is creating a lot of chances. He is usually involved in all the goals, even if he is not the person scoring them.

Keane departure, tho, has not been a surprise. He recently made scathing remarks on the performance of certain people which, I am sure, did not go down well with Sir Alex.

His move from ManU does leave a hole in the midfield section. I know that Alan Smith and Paul Scholes have been trying to fit into that slot and full marks to Smith for putting so much effort on the field. But they are not natural midfielders. They are strikers who have been forced to play midfield and so are still learning the nuances of the position.

I just hope that ManU gets a good replacement for him.

Not that I am complaining, tho. ManU beat Charlton Athletico convincingly today with a 3-1 scoreline at full time. That too a day after Keane's announcement. Hats off to them for playing like the great team they are.

Go on, you Red Devils. My support remains unwavering.