Bale's agent lambaste Roy Keane over Real Madrid star flop comment

Gareth Bale's Agent has Jonathan Barnett has slammed Manchester United legend Roy Keane over his comment on the Real Madrid winger. 

Keane criticized Bale's performance in Tuesday's Champions League 2-1 loss against Juventus in Turin  saying that ''he gave absolutely nothing''.

"Why should we take any notice of comments from people who don't know what they are talking about - and from people who have failed in management?" Barnett told BBC Sport.

"This is only an issue in England. Gareth is at the biggest club in the world. He is one of the best players in the world. He is fine.

"He only listens to relevant comments. He is 100% focused on Real Madrid."

source: Tribalfootball.com

Roy Keane leaves Aston Villa after about six months as assistant manager

Roy Keane has stepped down from his role at Aston Villa where he worked under Paul Lambert combined with his assistant manager role at Republic of Ireland.

The former Manchester United midfielder who joined Villa in Jul claimed he wants to concentrate more on the Ireland job.

''Ultimately, my roles with Villa and Ireland and combining my commitment to these have become too much,'' Keane said.

''It isn't fair to either Villa or Ireland, so I’ve made this decision.

''I’d like to thank Paul for giving me a great opportunity to come to a brilliant football club, I’ve really enjoyed my experiences at Villa and I wish the management team, the players, the supporters and the Club nothing but the best going forward.''

Lambert thanked Keane for his impact at the club and made it clear that he completely respects his decision to quit.

United players should be ashamed - Keane

Reports have it that former Manchester United Captain, Roy Keane believes United’s Players 'should be ashamed of themselves' following the sacking of David Moyes.

According to Supersport.com Keane told ITV last night in the build up to Chelsea's Champions League semi-final at Atletico Madrid, that it was obvious Moyes did not have the support of the dressing room.

'He (Moyes) had a hard start,' Keane said. 'Last summer, when he took the job, the chief executive didn't get the deals done and they had a slow start.'

Keane added: 'I think it's a shame - he should have been given more time. Some of the players should be ashamed of themselves because they really let him down.'

Keane also feels Sir Alex Ferguson should not be blamed for his role in the appointment of Moyes famously referred to as ”The Chosen One' insisting 'You can't be critical of Sir Alex Ferguson. It wasn't necessarily his pick, he put his name forward but the club made the decision.”

Keane concluded however that 'To be seventh in the league is disappointing and you still have to take responsibility for that but he didn't have the support of the players.