Roy Keane Praised by Patrick Vieira

In recent weeks, Roy Keane’s management at Sunderland has come under scrutiny. One of his fiercest rivals, however, has backed him, saying Keane is "tough but fair." Patrick Vieira is a France international now with Italian giants Inter Milan. Vieira and Keane went head-to-head, sometimes literally, many times during their renowned midfield rivalry with their respective clubs: Arsenal and Manchester United. A former enemy’s words may offer Keane some respite, with Vieira fondly recalling their numerous, very physical encounters on the pitch. Vieira told Ford's Feel Football programme: "For me, being in England for nine years, I would have said Roy Keane, as well is really tough, really strong, but he was fair. "What I like about him is the fact that he would not talk, he would take the kick, he would not say anything, then, on the next one, he would give it to you and he would expect, of course, that you say nothing. "He's not the kind of player who talks a lot. So he'll take ... (link)