Keane on target again for Reds
Roy Keane was on target again, in Manchester United’s 1-2 win over Valerenga of Norway. After a curling ball from Diego Forlan, Keane was there to intercept and blasted it into the back of the Norwegian keepers net, controlling it with the foot be finally scored all in one action. Republic of Ireland international, John O’Shea played the full 90 also, however Republic of Ireland U21, Paul Tierney did not travel with the squad.
Team Manchester United v Valerenga of Norway: P. Neville, O'Shea , Blanc, Silvestre, Keane , Giggs (Stewart 67), Pugh, Veron, Solskjaer (Djordjic 67), Forlan, Subs: Djordjic, Carroll, Stewart.
Robbie on target “two”
Leeds United and Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane netted for “El Tels” Leeds United in a 1-2 win over Bangkok XI, in their pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia. Republic of Ireland internationals Ian Harte & Stephen McPhail were also involved. Gary Kelly did not travel with the squad due to a slight injury. That brings both Robbie and Roy’s goal tally to two goals each, in two of their own individual pre-season friendly games.
Team Leeds United v Bangkok XI: Robinson (Milosovic 69), Richardson (Mills 45), Radebe (Duberry 73), Matteo (Cansdell-Sherriff 82), Harte (Woodgate 45), Smith (Wilcox 58), Bakke (Dacourt 45), Bowyer (Burns 69), Keane (McMaster 82), Viduka (Bridges 69),Kewell ( McPhail 82).
Mark Kennedy now requires an op.
Republic of Ireland and Wolves midfielder Mark Kennedy will after all receive surgery on his niggling hip injury, which saw the Dubliner loose his place in Mick McCarthy’s final 23 men World Cup Squad. He will travel to Belgium sometime next week for “emergency surgery” in hope that a torn groin muscle can be repaired. Mark remained at home in England, and thought that rest would heal the injury, and it seems strange that the medical staff did not for see the injury not healing at this stage. It is projected, by Dave Jones of Wolves, that he will miss the first two months of the Nationwide Div. I season. Mark will also miss out on the Republic of Irelands next two games, Friendly v Finland on Aug 21st this year, and the opening game of the Euro 04’ qualifiers v Russia on Sep. 09th.
Steve Finnan adds to the injury list
Steve Finnan will miss tonight’s InterToto Cup semi-final first-leg clash with French side Sochaux at Loftus Road. The Republic of Ireland and Fulham right back has just recovered from concussion, which he received on the training ground. However it has now been reported that he has twisted his ankle badly, and it is not known yet how long he will be out for. This will surely cause Mick some worries, as Tottenham and Republic of Ireland Right-back, Steve Carr is rehabilitating, but more slowly than expected.
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