2019/20 Michael Keane

[DanB90]

 

[Hickson9]

Just want to take a moment to remember we actually scored direct from a corner.

Big up MK!

 

[Toast]

When the bbc gave him MOTM in the 88th min, did anyone else think “They’ve gone a bit early here”

 

[Exeter_Gently]

But don't we usually lose to reserve teams. Lucky that Keane did score. Because our forwards would still be huffing and puffing trying to score. Let's be thankful for small mercies. This return to playing football has been mainly awful. So it's three points and move on. Get fit and fighting for next season. Hopefully....

No but we have been known to lose to team that plays their kids... That being said,You're right that it's 3 points in the bag and we move forward

 

[ChesterBlue]

When the bbc gave him MOTM in the 88th min, did anyone else think “They’ve gone a bit early here”

My exact words were “he still has plenty of time to ruin this”

Fair play to him though, two pretty good performances in the last two games - the deeper defence seems to really suit him

 

[Eggs]

....chuffed for him on becoming a Dad, I wish I’d known because I’d definitely backed him to score 1st goal. I’m a critic but he played very well last night.

 

[Zezti]

There's also a bit in The Athletic about him but I dont have a subcription

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Mina OUT

Gabriel IN

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[sageyefc]

Keane OUT

Gabriel IN

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Fixed

 

[Hickson9]

There's also a bit in The Athletic about him but I dont have a subcription

It was a really good article in The Athletic.

In summary, Keane has been working really hard on improving his game during the time away, working with one of his old trainers, analysis videos etc.

Also, the more disciplined formation we have out of possession and playing alongside Holgate is really benefitting him. It is playing to his strengths, clearances and interceptions around the box, and minimising his relative weaknesses such as getting exposed by pace in the channels and quick interplay.

I like Keane. I think he is a solid option in our squad, especially under a manager like Ancelotti.

He also comes across as really sound.

 

[Liamliverpool86]

past two games hes been brilliant - see what happens in the upcoming games

I love mina tho he also deserves a shot in this new deeper formation

 

[Carlito]

He occasionally has these little spells where he doesn't get exposed for a couple of weeks, and we become blinded by the fact that he seems a bit more relatable than your average 20-something millionaire.

If the plan is to continue with a deep, compact defence, by all means keep him on. If, however, the plan is to open up and hold a high line next season, I think it'd be a good idea to look for a buyer before his contract situation becomes an issue.

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Keane had the third highest WhoScored rank in the PL this gameweek at 9.29, and was the highest scoring defender in the top 5 leagues.

 

[4737carlin]

Hope he starts Leicester

 

[Peely]

Not surprise.
He scored for fun in training

Yeh I noticed that as well. Every training video on Youtube these last few weeks and he has been slotting for absolute fun. Putting both DCL and Kean to shame.

Should have stuck a few quid on him as first scorer.