Ipswich fan who clashed with Roy Keane reveals brutal words that sparked furious row with Man Utd icon
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A heated confrontation erupted between Roy Keane and an Ipswich Town supporter following Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Portman Road on Sunday.
The incident occurred as Keane, working as a Sky Sports pundit, was receiving instructions from producers after the match.
The fan, identified as Neil Finbow, exchanged words with the former Manchester United captain, leading to Keane inviting him to "continue their argument" in the car park.
The altercation required intervention from fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp and Sky Sports staff.
Ipswich fan Neil Finbow exchanged heated words with Roy Keane during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Man Utd
Taking to Facebook after the incident, Finbow described it as his 'new claim to fame' after being 'offered out into the car park by Roy Keane.'
The Ipswich fan detailed his grievances, writing: "I was reminding him that he set us back five years and ruined our football club. I also mentioned how he wasn't fit to step foot anywhere near our ground."
Finbow also referenced Keane's decision to quit the Republic of Ireland's 2002 World Cup campaign and when he injured Alf-Inge Haaland incident, adding: "I hate the bloke, and that's been boiling up since he got sacked all those years ago."
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Video footage from the Daily Mail showed Keane setting down his microphone and approaching Finbow in the stands with his hands in his pockets.
A heated exchange followed, with Keane repeatedly suggesting they 'wait and discuss it in the car park' as insults continued.
The situation intensified when other Ipswich supporters joined in, with one fan shouting expletives at Keane from the upper tier.
Roy Keane was left enraged after being targeted by Ipswich fans during Sunday's draw with Man Utd
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Sky Sports production staff eventually guided Keane back to the broadcast area, while Redknapp stepped in to exchange words with the fan as a steward attempted to calm the situation.
Keane's strained relationship with Ipswich Town fans dates back to his managerial tenure at the club between 2009 and 2011.
During his 81-game spell in charge, Keane managed 28 wins, 28 losses, and 25 draws.
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His time at the club reached a low point when the team dropped to 21st in the Championship standings, leading to his dismissal in January 2011.
Keane has previously acknowledged that his ongoing feud with sections of the Ipswich fanbase acted as motivation during his time as manager.
The confrontation follows another recent high-profile incident involving Keane at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in September 2023.
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Arsenal fan Scott Law was convicted of headbutting Keane and received a three-year football ban after being found guilty of common assault.
During that trial, Keane described being attacked while walking with Micah Richards, stating: "I was just walking and, before I knew it, I was hit."
The former United captain reported suffering bruising to his chest and arms from the assault.
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