Roy Keane slams West Ham’s ‘USELESS’ defence after their 3-1 loss to Man United
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‘They’re having a little argument like they’re in Starbucks’: Roy Keane rages at West Ham’s ‘HELPFUL’ defense in 3-1 second-half collapse at Man United, even mocking ‘Spurs’ ‘ from the world’
West Ham became the latest target of a scathing tirade from Roy Keane on Wednesday, as the no-nonsense pundit criticized the Irons’ ‘useless’ defense during Manchester United’s 3-1 win at Old Trafford.
The Carabao Cup winners started slowly and fell behind to Said Benrahma’s opening goal for the visitors early in the second half, before launching a stunning late comeback to secure their place in the FA Cup quarter-final.
After Nayef Aguerd’s ill-fated own goal leveled the score on 77 minutes, Alejandro Garnacho and Fred pulled off a quick stoppage-time brace to break the Hammers’ hearts and eliminate them from the competition.
But according to Keane, who was joined in the ITV studio by pundits Joe Cole and Ian Wright, the defeat was due more to West Ham’s impressive defending than United’s positive reaction after falling behind.
Analyzing the goals after the match, the Manchester United legend felt the West Ham players were too passive in their approach, focusing more on talking than defending physically and aggressively.
Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on the West Ham defense after they lost 3-1 to Man United.
The Hammers were eliminated from the FA Cup after capitulating defensively against the Red Devils
“They’re having a little argument, like they’re at Starbucks,” he urged. ‘Come and get the people out, come with violence. That’s your job!
‘Defensively, West Ham were impressive. Absolutely useless second half. They allowed three goals. Give United all the credit for the reaction, we said that at half time the really good teams find a way to win.
That is what they have done tonight. Delivery of fixed parts, we saw that over the weekend. Substitutes contribution, Fred scored (this time). It’s no surprise what we’ve seen tonight.
“Both guys here (Cole and Wright) are obviously happy with West Ham’s performance tonight. But honestly, it’s ridiculous.
Asked if he feared a Manchester United defeat at any stage of the match, Keane simply laughed off the suggestion, urging that clubs that don’t make the most of their opportunities never thrive at Old Trafford.
Replacing cup-tied hitman Danny Ings, Michail Antonio was given a glorious opportunity to take the lead in the first half, but squandered the chance, leading to a 0-0 half-time draw.
David Moyes’ side took a 1-0 lead early in the second half before falling apart on three late goals.
Keane (L) joined former Premier League stars Ian Wright (C) and Joe Cole (R) in the ITV studio
Keane claimed West Ham looked like the ‘Spurs of this world’ during the 3-1 defeat, thrilling fans with a hopeful performance before stumbling to defeat as a result of poor defending and missed chances.
I’ve seen it all before. They come, they get a little dizzy, they have chances,” Keane insisted after the game.
Lots of teams do it, not just West Ham. The Spurs of this world. They come to Old Trafford, they have a little bit of possession, they have two chances and they are all excited. They get applause and then they end up getting beaten up.’
Incidentally, Tottenham were humiliated by Championship midfielders Sheffield United in their FA Cup fifth round tie on Wednesday night, losing 1-0 at Bramall Lane.
