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04/09/2002
Keane's Belfast book-signing visit put on hold
Controversial Manchester United football star Roy Keane has postponed a planned book-signing visit to Belfast.
The former Republic of Ireland captain cancelled the appearance at Easons after booking in for a hip operation that will keep him out of football for a couple of months.
However, a spokesperson for Easons said that the United star would fulfil his commitments, which also includes a visit to Dublin in the very near future.
Keane's autobiography has courted controversy in the province in recent weeks after allegations were made in the book that Irish league football club Linfield sacked its manager, Roy Coyle, after he signed a Catholic player in 1993.
In his book Keane also said that "the player, who was also black - another major problem for Linfield's bigoted supporters - didn't last long (nor did the manager who signed him)".
Current Linfield chairman, Billy McCoubrey hit out at the claims and said that it was common knowledge that the Blues had fielded a number of Catholic players as far back as the 1940's. Both the club and Roy Coyle are taking legal advice over the comments.
Keane's book has also caused a storm of controversy in England after he admitted that he deliberated sought out the Manchester City defender Alf-Inge Haaland in revenge for a tackle which sidelined Keane for a substantial period the previous season.
Both Haaland and Manchester City, are now also considering legal action against Keane.
A Liberal Democrat MP has written to Manchester police to formally request that they examine the incident.
(MB)
The former Republic of Ireland captain cancelled the appearance at Easons after booking in for a hip operation that will keep him out of football for a couple of months.
However, a spokesperson for Easons said that the United star would fulfil his commitments, which also includes a visit to Dublin in the very near future.
Keane's autobiography has courted controversy in the province in recent weeks after allegations were made in the book that Irish league football club Linfield sacked its manager, Roy Coyle, after he signed a Catholic player in 1993.
In his book Keane also said that "the player, who was also black - another major problem for Linfield's bigoted supporters - didn't last long (nor did the manager who signed him)".
Current Linfield chairman, Billy McCoubrey hit out at the claims and said that it was common knowledge that the Blues had fielded a number of Catholic players as far back as the 1940's. Both the club and Roy Coyle are taking legal advice over the comments.
Keane's book has also caused a storm of controversy in England after he admitted that he deliberated sought out the Manchester City defender Alf-Inge Haaland in revenge for a tackle which sidelined Keane for a substantial period the previous season.
Both Haaland and Manchester City, are now also considering legal action against Keane.
A Liberal Democrat MP has written to Manchester police to formally request that they examine the incident.
(MB)
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