Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has admitted to apologising to Erik ten Hag after he got sacked last week - but Roy Keane was having none of it.
The Dutchman, who was handed a contract extension in the summer, was axed on Monday with the Red Devils 14th in the Premier League.
His No. 2 Ruud van Nistelrooy has been placed in interim charge with Sporting boss Ruben Amorim signed to replace him over the next international break later this month.
Under the Dutchman, United beat Leicester by five goals - a feat never managed under Ten Hag.
Bruno Fernandes said he apologised to Erik ten Hag
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Fernandes scored a penalty in United's 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday, though it only saw the club go from 14th to 13th.
And the Portugal international fronted up to cameras after the display to admit his sorrow over Ten Hag's sacking.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Fernandes said: "We know that Erik [ten Hag] has gone, it is not good for anyone at the club when the manager goes.
"The team is not the best, the results are not the best and he is the one who pays for it.
"Whenever you see a manager go you have to take some of the blame on yourself, it is because the team is not doing so well.
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“It is easier to get rid of a manager than 15 players. I spoke to the manager [Ten Hag] and apologised to him, I was disappointed he has gone and I tried to help him.
"I wasn’t scoring goals, we are not scoring goals and I feel responsible.
"I normally score a lot of goals but I always gave 100%. He is aware of that."
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Roy Keane was not happy with Bruno Fernandes after what he said on Erik ten Hag
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But in the studio, United legend Roy Keane was not impressed with Fernandes' comments.
He said: "Too little, too late. You are judged for what you have done on a football pitch.
"Bruno didn't show that leadership, but you also have to move on.
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Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw
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"A lot of players don't care that much, they just focus on the next manager.
"I don't think Bruno has done enough as captain over the last year or so to help the manager out.
"He has not shown enough leadership skills when the going has got tough."
