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HIs likely replacements.Discuss the loss of him at United and the gain he will have on his new club and of coz his likely replacements.
Who replaces Roy Keane?
Roy Keane's exit from Manchester United sparks the question - who can replace the club's most successful captain?
• MICHAEL BALLACK: Different in style to Keane, but Ballack is Germany's best midfielder since Lothar Matthaus and would improve United. Sir Alex Ferguson may still need to find a ball-winning midfielder if he plumps for the Bayern Munich man. If the manager could nurture Paul Scholes into that role, then Ballack could take on the former England midfielder's attacking duties. Out of contract next summer, and potentially available for free.
• DIDIER ZOKORA: The St Etienne midfielder is a tough-tackling Ivory Coast international, thought of as one of the best midfielders in the French league. Expected to leave his present club before long, Zokora would be affordable and he has been compared favourably with the likes of Michael Essien in some quarters, but a relative lack of experience at the highest level counts against him.
• THOMAS GRAVESEN: It could be argued that Everton have not yet recovered from the shock of losing Gravesen to Real Madrid in January. Playing the same tigerish role as Keane has fulfilled so successfully, only Frank Lampard was matching Gravesen for consistency over the first half of last season. Vastly experienced and could certainly do Keane's job. Likely to be available, too, with the Brazilian influx at Madrid pushing him to the fringes.
• GENNARO GATTUSO: Amazing to think, as he enters a seventh year as an AC Milan regular, that some remain unconvinced by Gattuso. Reported to have admirers at Old Trafford, the Italian is cut from similar cloth to Keane and never shies a challenge. After a year with Rangers earlier in his career, Gattuso has hinted at wishing to return to British football.
• MANICHE: One of the stars of Porto's 2004 Champions League winning team, Maniche went on to further impress for Portugal at Euro 2004, but his move to Dynamo Moscow has been a disaster. 'I am not well, nor is my family. I don't like the country, I don't like the league and I don't like the weather,' he said prior to Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Russians, infuriating locals. If weather is an issue, Manchester might not be inviting, but Maniche is among Europe's finest.
• MAHAMADOU DIARRA: Lyon kept Diarra this summer but lost Michael Essien to Chelsea. Opinion was divided in France over which midfielder was the better. Just 24, the Malian began his career aged 18 with Crete before spending three years at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland. Claims to have turned down Arsenal and Inter Milan during the summer.
• STEVEN GERRARD: Liverpool's captain refused the chance to join Chelsea this summer, and it was the allure of the club he grew up supporting which convinced him to stay. A move to Old Trafford is highly unlikely given his allegiance, even though he would be the ready-made replacement for Keane.

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HIs likely replacements.Discuss the loss of him at United and the gain he will have on his new club and of coz his likely replacements.
Who replaces Roy Keane?
Roy Keane's exit from Manchester United sparks the question - who can replace the club's most successful captain?
• MICHAEL BALLACK: Different in style to Keane, but Ballack is Germany's best midfielder since Lothar Matthaus and would improve United. Sir Alex Ferguson may still need to find a ball-winning midfielder if he plumps for the Bayern Munich man. If the manager could nurture Paul Scholes into that role, then Ballack could take on the former England midfielder's attacking duties. Out of contract next summer, and potentially available for free.
• DIDIER ZOKORA: The St Etienne midfielder is a tough-tackling Ivory Coast international, thought of as one of the best midfielders in the French league. Expected to leave his present club before long, Zokora would be affordable and he has been compared favourably with the likes of Michael Essien in some quarters, but a relative lack of experience at the highest level counts against him.
• THOMAS GRAVESEN: It could be argued that Everton have not yet recovered from the shock of losing Gravesen to Real Madrid in January. Playing the same tigerish role as Keane has fulfilled so successfully, only Frank Lampard was matching Gravesen for consistency over the first half of last season. Vastly experienced and could certainly do Keane's job. Likely to be available, too, with the Brazilian influx at Madrid pushing him to the fringes.
• GENNARO GATTUSO: Amazing to think, as he enters a seventh year as an AC Milan regular, that some remain unconvinced by Gattuso. Reported to have admirers at Old Trafford, the Italian is cut from similar cloth to Keane and never shies a challenge. After a year with Rangers earlier in his career, Gattuso has hinted at wishing to return to British football.
• MANICHE: One of the stars of Porto's 2004 Champions League winning team, Maniche went on to further impress for Portugal at Euro 2004, but his move to Dynamo Moscow has been a disaster. 'I am not well, nor is my family. I don't like the country, I don't like the league and I don't like the weather,' he said prior to Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Russians, infuriating locals. If weather is an issue, Manchester might not be inviting, but Maniche is among Europe's finest.
• MAHAMADOU DIARRA: Lyon kept Diarra this summer but lost Michael Essien to Chelsea. Opinion was divided in France over which midfielder was the better. Just 24, the Malian began his career aged 18 with Crete before spending three years at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland. Claims to have turned down Arsenal and Inter Milan during the summer.
• STEVEN GERRARD: Liverpool's captain refused the chance to join Chelsea this summer, and it was the allure of the club he grew up supporting which convinced him to stay. A move to Old Trafford is highly unlikely given his allegiance, even though he would be the ready-made replacement for Keane.

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rather unfortunate loss for manu
yes fergie u r going down

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Keane departure is a great loss to Man Utd
Gerrard as replacement is as possible as Singapore lauching a shuttle spaceship to moon

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They lost a talisman, the inspirational key.
I see the above mentioned players unrealistic. No chance Gerrard will go man u, no chance.

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All heil King Luis!

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wat the fark r they thinking!!

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his last match @ Anfield
limping off the pitch

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HMm.. Hard to say lohz.. CAmbell can go to Arsenal and Smith can come Man Utd why Gerald wun go to Man Utd? Own was said that he wun leave liverpool but he left.

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i think ballack and gattuso and GRAVESEN might more likely be in old trafford then the rest,.

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his next club likely to be Celtic
Sol Campbell went to Arsenal bcos they willing to stuff more money into his mouth
Leeds went down.. Smith move to Man Utd not any suprising
Benitez already knew Owen would leave. If not he would not left him out in CL last season
Real Madrid and Man Utd, which do u think Ballack would want to go?
Gattuso is an hardman in Milan midfield..u think they would let him go easily?
Gravesen made it clear that he would not leave Real so soon

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Spurs offered him the same as Arsenal for ur info.. Barcelona boss wanted to pay him 200k per week if he sign for barca remember? Then Fifa slam them for making that offer. He went to Arsenal for a sole reason.. Coz they were in CL and they were championship winning team.
Smith could have went to Juve or Inter,...One of them is intrested and did bid for him.. He is a supporter of one of the clubs. No1 expect him to come Man Utd as he once mentioned he will nv play for the club,he promised the fans(Remember they carry him off the pitch at the last game bcoz of his loyalty).. His Player of the Year Trophy was not given to him bcoz he join Man Utd.
Owen was left out bcoz of tatical reason according to the liverpool manager.. But i had to agree he wanted to leave.. Real is too good to turn down.
Grevasen..That time Soccernet or watever news say he wanted out.. Now Man Utd offering an olive branch to him.. Its up to him to accept anot..
If a player wants to leave the Club has no choice but to release him. Gattusou mentioned he wants to return to Britain and he would love to play for MAn Utd. who knows wat will happen.

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so so so sad
losing the captain when the team is near the mid of the season... haiz...
bye bye my fav man utd player

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Of the few mentioned The only person United should consider is Gerrard (impossible is nothing) and Ballack...No need to get any more tough tacklers, Smith is tough enough. What theyneed now is a leader...someone like Ballack...

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Hmm.. I think wat they lost is the influence and driving force of Keano.Rooney can be like him given his fiery passion lo.Just tat he is still young..