Rio Urges Keane to Stay

By David Hobbs
October 1 2005

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester Untied team-mate Roy Keane to rethink his plans to leave Old Trafford at the end of next season.

Ferdinand, one of many candidates to be the next club captain, still thinks Keane is a vital clog in the Red Devils machine and claims the Irishman is the best captain he's worked with.

"I'll be gutted if Roy does go because I would far rather he stayed at Old Trafford," said the England international defender. "I feel the longer he stays at United the better it is for the club. He's done so much for United you can't imagine him not being here.

"He's a quality player, a great leader and the best captain I've ever had.

"He's great around the place, someone to look up to and an inspiration to the youngsters coming through.

"But he's his own man and will do what he wants to do."

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