Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 13 Sept 2026
Keane Mocks Man United Warm-Up Before City Derby
Roy Keane couldn't hide his disdain as United's back four rehearsed uncontested long balls before the Manchester derby.
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player
Who
Roy Keane
What
Criticised Man United's warm-up
Where
Manchester derby
Role
Pundit
What happened. Roy Keane was left furious after watching Manchester United's back four warm up by defending uncontested long balls before the derby against Manchester City. He sarcastically mocked the drill as his fellow pundits tried not to laugh.
- Michael Carrick deployed Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu in defence.
- The quartet were seen defending lofted balls and low passes into their feet.
- Keane said the routine 'tickles' him, questioning its value.
“I love these drills here. It tickles me this.”
— Roy Keane
United's warm-up routine will be judged by the result of the Manchester derby.
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