Fergie keen to protect skipper

Alex Ferguson has hinted Roy Keane’s advancing years have contributed to a change of tactics for Manchester United this season.

Sun, 17 Apr, 2005 - 12:40

Alex Ferguson has hinted Roy Keane’s advancing years have contributed to a change of tactics for Manchester United this season.

Ferguson has come under fire in some quarters for opting to play a lone striker, notably in the Champions League and high-profile domestic matches.

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