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Keane Will Not Appeal
Submitted By Faz
on Thursday 7th November 2002
Roy Keane has decided not to appeal against his five-match ban and £150,000 fine.
Roy Keane has been found guilty on two charges bringing the game into disrepute over his foul on Manchester City's Alfie Haaland and claims in his autobiography that the tackle was intended to injure.
A statement from Keane read: 'I believe that the charges brought against me by the Football Association were not justified and I feel that the evidence and arguments put forward by me and my legal representatives to the disciplinary commission were sufficiently strong.
'Accordingly, I would prefer to have this matter reviewed by way of an appeal.
'However, I consider that I must put the interests of Manchester United Football Club and my family before my own, and for that reason I have decided not to pursue an appeal against the decision of the Football Association Disciplinary Commission.'
United have backed his decision and expressed their hope that the matter is quickly forgotten.
A club statement said: 'Manchester United supports Roy's decision not to appeal against the FA's judgement. This now allows everyone to draw a line under the matter.
'We look forward to the club captain regaining full fitness and returning to first team action on the completion of his suspension.' |
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