ITV pundit Roy Keane has branded the ‘This is Anfield’ sign as ‘silly’ as the Reds booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Norwich City
Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on one of Liverpool's most-loved traditions.
The former Manchester United captain was working as a pundit for ITV during the club's FA Cup clash against Norwich City when he clashed with Ian Wright over the ritual.
In the game, the Reds managed to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals as they claimed a narrow 2-1 win over their Premier League rivals.
But Keane had a very predictable response when questioned about the 'This is Anfield' sign.
And Jurgen Klopp has made his stance on Caoimhin Kelleher's Liverpool future clear.
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Liverpool kept their quadruple hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Norwich City as they booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Takumi Minamino netted both goals for the Reds before Lukas Rupp’s goal 14 minutes from time gave the visitors faint hopes of a lifeline.
Jurgen Klopp rang out the changes to his side, with Minamino taking advantage of the opportunity handed to him to increase his stock within the Liverpool squad.
It was a match full of big talking points, with Mirror Football having all of them covered.
Read the full story here.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists the club has no intention of selling Caoimhin Kelleher.
The goalkeeper was the hero of the hour as the Reds lifted the Carabao Cup on Sunday as he netted what proved to be the decisive penalty as Kepa Arrizabalaga stepped up and sent his effort blazing over the crossbar.
But despite his heroics, Kelleher is set to remain the second choice goalie behind Alisson at Anfield.
That has led to speculation he may seek a move away – but Klopp is definitely not keen on that idea.
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Roy Keane has branded the tradition of touching the 'This is Anfield' sign 'silly' in a fiery clash with fellow pundit Ian Wright.
While performing punditry duties for ITV during the FA Cup clash with Norwich on Wednesday night, Wright admitted he had touched the sign while playing at Anfield – but only when his teammates weren't looking.
And when host Mark Pougatch directed the same question to Keane, the former Manchester United man had a typical response.
Read the full story here.
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