Ferguson admits he rested Keane too much

ALEX FERGUSON has conceded he rested skipper Roy Keane too frequently this season — to the detriment of Manchester United’s Premiership challenge.

Keane started just 25 games but Ferguson insists the title race would have been far closer had Keane played a bigger role.

He said: "I'm not sure I did the right thing with Roy this season. I overprotected him. You can underestimate Roy Keane.