Golden chance for Roy to play the loyalty card

Whatever about the inclination, it is unlikely that Roy Keane will have the opportunity to stand over Alex Ferguson any time soon with a copy of his FAI contract.

But less than a fortnight after many observers suspected Ferguson’s book would make it difficult for Keane to return to active service in football, he is on the verge of just such a return.

He’d waited long enough. “Take that you ****.”