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Keane expects to leave Man Utd at end of season
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-09-30 09:38

Keane, who has played a pivotal part in United's successes since joining from Nottingham Forest for 3.75 million pounds ($6.62 million) in 1993, ruled out a move to the coaching staff at Old Trafford.

Captain Roy Keane says he is likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

"Sometimes it's better to make a clean break. People have mentioned coaching at United but it doesn't appeal to me," he said.

TEAM TO BEAT

The Irishman would like to win another Premier League title before leaving and believes his side can catch Chelsea despite being 10 points behind the leaders already.

"Chelsea are the team to beat at the moment and we don't want to lose too many games because we found out last year that makes it difficult," said Keane.

"But to say we are out of the title race is ridiculous. There is still such a long way to go."

United were criticised by their supporters and manager Alex Ferguson booed during last Saturday's home defeat by Blackburn Rovers.

Keane said the incidents were blown out of proportion although he urged his team mates to show more character.

"We have always had talented players but what players need to show now is character," he said. "That disappointed me against Blackburn because that's when you need players to stick their chests out and say 'give me the ball'.
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