2025/26 Michael Keane

[Rooney_Tunes]

Sorry. I see it now.

I find Keane gets unnecessary stick sometimes.

No he doesn't.

But fair play to him this season, so far he has been good.

Hope I haven't jinxed him now.

 

[jazzy]

He’s been brilliant but all his mistakes lead to goals?

I think he’s bang average but is doing ok at the minute, he needs to be replaced as soon as Branthwaite is back fit. If he plays for much longer he will make some of those mistakes you mention, which will no doubt cost us points.

Can’t fault his attitude, he’s just a very limited footballer.

What about Tarkowski's mistakes this season?

Very lucky that they haven't led to goals

 

[ToffeeScot]

And it only being one was also due to some woeful finishing, woodwork, a penalty save and some other excellent goalkeeping.

I wouldn't use that stat as evidence that all is OK at the back. We've got away with quite a bit.

Don't think any of those have been his fault though. It's been Tarkowski that's made mistakes and unfortunately having Garner at LB who despite putting a good shift in, is going to get caught at times due to not being a natural left footer or LB.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Maybe we should have kept him on a one year rolling contract all these years and he would have spent all his time playing up to earn the next one rather than getting his deckchair out and serving us utter rubbish for 8 years except the two periods where he needed a new deal.

 

[ArtetaMoney]

What about Tarkowski's mistakes this season?

Very lucky that they haven't led to goals

He’s defo made some big mistakes but Tarkowskis got a bit more leeway as he’s been solid for us in the past, and he plays much better next to Branthwaite.

 

[Ikatron51]

Keane should be kept on as a coach or trainer but should definitely not be on the pitch under any circumstances.

 

[Charlie Sweet]

Why not play Coleman RB, O'Brien in with Tarks to allow Michael Keane to play up front against Wolves?

 

[Eggs]

Why not play Coleman RB, O'Brien in with Tarks to allow Michael Keane to play up front against Wolves?

….being an effective striker is more than being a decent finisher. Can’t imagine Keane running the channels, being particularly good at hold-up or link play and he’s not the most combative. He’s also immobile and slow.

 

[Rob17896]

What about Tarkowski's mistakes this season?

Very lucky that they haven't led to goals

I don't think Keane has put a foot wrong since Moyes came in. He can look awful when the team is chaotic but is a really solid, reliable player when we are well organised and he is not caught too high up the pitch. Re-signing him has been sensible and good value.

 

[Joey66]

Why not play Coleman RB, O'Brien in with Tarks to allow Michael Keane to play up front against Wolves?

Why not play a decent no 9? our leading goal scorerer last season has played the no 9 role well in the past .....

 

[Charlie Sweet]

….being an effective striker is more than being a decent finisher. Can’t imagine Keane running the channels, being particularly good at hold-up or link play and he’s not the most combative. He’s also immobile and slow.

Other than that though?!

 

[Mickey]

I Kegger

 

[gonetomorrow]

Keane's doing all right, fingers crossed.

 

[NortheastBlue68]

Maybe we should have kept him on a one year rolling contract all these years and he would have spent all his time playing up to earn the next one rather than getting his deckchair out and serving us utter rubbish for 8 years except the two periods where he needed a new deal.

Daft take.

 

[PercyPlant]

Superb pressure and determination in the build up to that goal.