15 May 2018 10:34:48
Everyone seems to be up for the idea of keeping Keane in the “ideal” starting 11 for next season. is he actually good enough? The last two weeks I’ve seen him he has been pretty poor.

Prior to those last two games I thought he was pretty solid and was expecting him to be high on confidence, but those last two games say otherwise.

I think I would be offering him a way out tbf. If he says no, he shows he’s committed then by all means stay, he’s showing the minerals I want to see. But something says to me that he would consider leaving us at the first opportunity.

I don’t know. I’m not sure he’s quite good enough. Would he get into any of the teams that finished above us? I’m not sure he would.


1.) 15 May 2018
15 May 2018 10:51:42
I so want him to be good.
But in truth, he’s been pretty poor all season.
The Arnautovic goal on Sunday really showed him up.
Perhaps in time, in a confident squad, he’d improve?


2.) 15 May 2018
15 May 2018 12:11:51
How many players impressed this season. He's only 25 which is still young for a centre back. Deserves at least one more season as he undoubtedly will improve with time given the right circumstances.


3.) 15 May 2018
15 May 2018 12:48:51
Agreed, he’s not one I’d ship out. Whether he’s 1st choice will depend on the quality of who we bring in - some competition might do him good!


4.) 15 May 2018
15 May 2018 13:34:27
Centre Halves need to be you strongest players mentally and I don't know if Keanes got the confidence or strength.


5.) 15 May 2018
15 May 2018 22:42:23
Some CBs can't manage to be the main man. But work well when partnered with a really dominating, strong CB.

I think if we can find a captain type leader to slot in next to him, to bark at him all game, he will show he is worthy of a starting spot.

If all went smoothly he was meant to enjoy a safe season taking tips from the finishing Williams and Jags. He was meant to be the understudy but ended up being the main man and that's really thrown him under the bus.

I'm not worried about Keane, we need 2 new CBs cos I'd assume Williams is gone, Jags likely too but could be good for cover? Funes is surely toast and will be off too. The new CBs need to be 1st 11 material not ones for the future. A couple of 28 year old men required.