Keane comments could spark FA enquiry

Roy Keane could face a Football Association enquiry over comments made in his forthcoming autobiography regarding an apparent feud with Manchester City midfielder Alf Inge Haaland.

The book is currently being serialised in the News of the World and The Times and Keane details several run-ins he has had with the Norwegian.

A statement on the FA’s website says: "These comments have been used in newspaper serialisations of Roy Keane’s forthcoming autobiography. Having read the comments we would like to see the book in its full context before making any decision.

"However we clearly would never expect any one individual to set out to physically hurt an opponent at any level of the game."

The FA are sure to take particular interest in Keane’s description of the tackle on Haaland which saw him red carded near the end of a Derby match at Old Trafford 18 months ago.

Their rivalry had dated back to Haaland’s time at Leeds, when Keane suffered a season-ending knee injury while trying to trip the Norwegian up at Elland Road in September 1997.

Keane’s revenge was a long time coming but just as severe as Haaland suffered knee ligament damage and has not started for City since.

"I’d waited long enough. I fucking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you c***," quotes The Times.

"And don’t ever stand over me again sneering about fake injuries. And tell your pal (David) Wetherall there’s some for him as well.

"I don’t wait for Mr Elleray to show the red card. I turned and walked to the dressing room."

The suggestion of a pre-meditated attack has also alerted Haaland, who has hinted he may take legal action against Manchester United skipper Keane.

The 29-year-old told The Sun: "Am I going to sue? Make your own mind up. I’ve played only a few games after the tackle. I will go in and see if I can find any of Keane’s studs inside there."