GorlestonFox Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Exclusive-Interviews/2013/Jun/michael-keane-exclusive-interview-inside-united.aspx 26/06/2013 14:07, Report by Adam Marshall Keane pleased with progress Michael Keane enjoyed an action-packed season – playing for United's first team, enjoying a fine loan spell with Leicester City and earning silverware with the Under-21s. He spoke exclusively with Inside United about his progress.. How pleased were you with the loan spell at Leicester? It’s been a great experience for me. I’ve played every game since I came here in January. It’s been tough for me physically but I have learned how to cope with my body and perhaps play against different types of strikers. I think I have definitely improved in my time there and I think I’ve done very well. Can no amount of Under-21 football prepare you for playing at Championship level? I think it’s completely different playing in front of big crowds every week and actually playing for proper points in the league, looking for promotion. We came up against a lot of difficult teams and other teams who play football. It’s really good experience handling lots of different types of tactics and other factors which can only help me in the future. You knew some of the lads at Leicester and Jesse Lingard initially went with you. Did that help?Yes, when I first came over in November, it helped with Jesse being here to integrate with all the lads. I knew Matty James, Ritchie De Laet and Danny Drinkwater as well so that also helped me. The lads were really nice to me and I’ve made some good friends there. Everybody really helped so I think that was a big part of being able to settle in so quickly and playing well for them. You were even on the shortlist for the club’s Player of the Year award..I know and I wasn’t expecting that, only being here for half a season. It’s a good honour and shows I’ve done well. I was really happy with that and pleasantly surprised. Wes Morgan won it and Casper Schmeichel was the other one so we must’ve been doing something right at the back. How is Casper’s career coming along?To be honest, he’s unbelievable in training. His kicking is just a joke. Seriously! I think he’s got a really good future ahead of him. He is still young and is a great shot-stopper while, like I’ve said, his kicking is just unbelievable. I think he has a really good future. Did you learn much from playing alongside Wes Morgan?Yes – all of them have taught me things to be honest but especially Wes, Paul Konchesky and Casper. They were always talking to me and giving me bits of advice – especially the more experienced ones. It’s been good to play alongside Wes, who has got so much experience and I think it’s helped me a lot. Did you enjoy your performances for United in the Capital One Cup early in the season? Yes, it was unbelievable for me. I never really expected to start those games when they came around so I was eager to take my chance. I thought I did quite well and that maybe that was what helped me get my loan to Leicester. It helped me to push on from there so it was a great experience for me. I’m looking forward to getting back and playing more games. They were two very different games – against Newcastle and Chelsea.. Both were really tough games. I was really happy with the way we played against Newcastle because it was actually a young team but we deserved to win. All the young players played their part. Obviously, against Chelsea, both Scott Wootton were at centre-back and I thought we both played well. We were obviously a bit unlucky to concede a penalty in the last minute and unlucky not to progress but exiting that competition also meant that I could come to Leicester so it’s been great for me anyway. You kept in touch with things at United during your time at the Walkers Stadium..I always liked to go back when I could to see the lads and the coaches, perhaps have a training session now and again. Just to show my face. I always watched them on MUTV as well as I was interested in how they were doing. The defending was really impressive. After making your England Under-21 debut in March, you can't have been far from the European Championship squad...I was in the last Under-21 squad before the finals and wasn’t really expecting it. I knew they would probably bring in some defenders from the Premier League who have been playing week in and week out there for the European Championship. We felt the recognition was a little overdue after your fine form..I wasn’t really expecting it so, when it came, I was just really happy. I managed to get on the pitch and it was a great experience and another step in the right direction for me. Hopefully, I can continue progressing and play for my country as well. The tour takes in Australia this summer. Is the aim to take part in it? I’d love to go there. It’ll be a great pre-season tour. I think if I can get on the tour and do really well, it would stand me in good stead for next season. I’m looking forward to it and hoping I can get on the trip. Finally, how would you describe the season as a whole? I think I’ve progressed a lot this season. The first half was about training with the first team and playing a couple of games, which gave me good experience. It was great to play with the calibre of players I was playing with and against. After going to Leicester, I got used to playing week in and week out and first-team football is completely different to what I expected and what I’d done the season before. Even so, if I can keep progressing and push on again next year, I’ll be pleased.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 It's like falling madly in love with a girl who just ain't interested in you! Youd love to get her, but she's planning much bigger things!
VLC86 Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Kaspers kicking is a joke... My thoughts exactly at times last season
Banks Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Seems to repeat himself a lot in the interview! Good player though who definitely has a future in the Premier League
teblin Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Note to Adam Marshall. .........its Kasper.And the king power stadium
Mack Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Made a lot of his mistakes and did a lot of his learning with us last season. Time will tell if it made him a better player.
MooseBreath Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Great to hear him sounding like he genuinely got a lot out of his time at the club. He speaks highly of our players which is a sign of a happy and settled squad. Reports like that will help us land the best loanees the premiership has to offer, which will be all the more important now that signing players is virtually impossible.
Dickov22 Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 I thought he was absolutely brilliant. Still a chance we could have him for another season.....
Fox92 Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Thought he was brilliant too. Of course he made a couple of mistakes, but it was his first season in professional football (playing for a first team), and he did some learning here. Would like him back for another season if possible at all, think he will become a fairly decent centre half.
ealingfox Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Absolutely brilliant is pushing it, but he was very good. Would welcome him back with open arms for another season if poss.
Ashley Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Kaspers kicking a joke. I agree I would love to be able to kick a ball in the air the full length on of a football pitch... Off the ground.
dynamark Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Little point kicking the full length of the ground if it goes out of play or goes straight to the opposition keeper/player and hence back at us. Kasper is a decent shotstopper,reasonable not commanding in the air,and needs to keep his emotions/temper under control.just do a good efficient job and he is one of the better players in the division.
Kitchandro Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 It's like falling madly in love with a girl who just ain't interested in you! Youd love to get her, but she's planning much bigger things! Which way round do you mean? I wouldn't say he's madly in love with us....
Ashley Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Little point kicking the full length of the ground if it goes out of play or goes straight to the opposition keeper/player and hence back at us. Kasper is a decent shotstopper,reasonable not commanding in the air,and needs to keep his emotions/temper under control.just do a good efficient job and he is one of the better players in the division. His kicking could be amazing with a little bit of work
sdb Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 Good footballer but nothing special imo. Might make a decent Prem CB one day - no more. Some way off atm.
Father Ted Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 KEANO! His attitude, professionalism and effort is up there as one of the best you will ever see, the raw passion after his goal at Cardiff and the equaliser against Leeds. Unfortunately, his lack of experience and positioning definitely let us down at times. I hope he can fix that though and become a top top player because he deserves to get there on attitude alone.
Guest Col city fan Posted 27 June 2013 Posted 27 June 2013 KEANO! His attitude, professionalism and effort is up there as one of the best you will ever see, the raw passion after his goal at Cardiff and the equaliser against Leeds. Unfortunately, his lack of experience and positioning definitely let us down at times. I hope he can fix that though and become a top top player because he deserves to get there on attitude alone. Great post. I agree with all this
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 1 July 2013 Posted 1 July 2013 KEANO! His attitude, professionalism and effort is up there as one of the best you will ever see, the raw passion after his goal at Cardiff and the equaliser against Leeds. Unfortunately, his lack of experience and positioning definitely let us down at times. I hope he can fix that though and become a top top player because he deserves to get there on attitude alone.Good post buddyHey was that you at pure gym earlier today wearing a red Serbia top?
Father Ted Posted 1 July 2013 Posted 1 July 2013 Good post buddy Hey was that you at pure gym earlier today wearing a red Serbia top? Haha yes, had been playing football earlier and forgot to take a spare shirt, don't usually like going in football shirts! Were you wearing a white Leicester shirt? Say hello next time
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 1 July 2013 Posted 1 July 2013 Haha yes, had been playing football earlier and forgot to take a spare shirt, don't usually like going in football shirts! Were you wearing a white Leicester shirt? Say hello next time Yes that was me buddy, will do
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