Keane an inspiration, declares old friend Solskjaer

TOP man, top player, top manager — Old Trafford legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given his former team-mate Roy Keane a ringing endorsement.

In Ireland to manage the Manchester United reserves in tonight’s Platinum One Challenge game against Arsenal reserves at Tallaght Stadium, Solskjaer took time out yesterday to speak of his huge admiration for the man he says he is proud to call a friend.

Said Solskjaer: “Roy, when you played for him — and I felt I played for him when he was captain — he was an inspiring, motivating figure, and a leader of a group. As a manager, he must be the same. If I was a young player, I’d want to work under Roy Keane. Me and Roy are close friends. He’s a top human being. You know that picture people have of Roy as a ranger and raver? Well, all he ever asks is 100% commitment. If you give that, you’re one of Roy’s favourites.