Keane on the defence after Wolves fans criticise Hammers move

ROBBIE KEANE has sought to placate Wolves supporters who have accused him of turning his back on one of his old clubs by signing for their relegation rivals West Ham.

“Anyone who knows me knows that the club will always be special to me,” he says. “But I have to focus my allegiance now on West Ham. Had there been an offer from Wolves then, of course, I would have been interested in talking to them about coming back. But there wasn’t — I can’t talk to a club that isn’t trying to sign me.

“The dream outcome for me is that both clubs get out of this mess. I desperately don’t want to see my old club go down. It’s important that the Wolves fans hear this. I’ve got a great relationship with them which is important.”