McNeill: Keane knew he was past it

Former Celtic manager Billy McNeill claims the signing of Roy Keane was a waste of money for the Parkhead club.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2006 - 09:38

Former Celtic manager Billy McNeill claims the signing of Roy Keane was a waste of money for the Parkhead club.

The 34-year-old Corkman, who was plagued by a hip injury last season, announced his retirement after just 13 appearances and one goal for the Hoops since being unveiled last December,

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Courts Soccer Keane retires Place: Glasgow Place: Scotland Place: England Person: McNeill Person: Keane Person: Billy McNeill Person: Roy Keane Person: Corkman Person: Gordon Strachan Person: Stilian Petrov Person: Roy Event: European Cup Organisation: Celtic Organisation: Parkhead Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Scottish Sun

<p>File photo dated 13/04/2011 of Harry Redknapp, who would welcome a return to Tottenham but doubts the call will come - and he knows whoever takes over as manager from Thomas Frank faces a tough job to turn the club around. Issue date: Wednesday February 11, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire.</p>

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