Roy Keane reveals who should succeed Amorim and praises his calmness.

Roy Keane, the Manchester United legend, has just dropped a bombshell in the football world by indicating who he believes would be the ideal successor to Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The name that resonated in his mind is Eddie Howe, the current manager of Newcastle, and his analysis could not be clearer: “I love his calmness.”

In an interview with Sky Sports, Keane was emphatic, stating that regardless of the names that may come up, his choice remains unchanged. “They could throw 20 names at me and I would still say the same thing,” he said, adding that he wishes good luck to whoever takes the position, but he has his doubts about the suitability of some options. When asked about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a former teammate and ex-manager of United, Keane was cautious: “If it goes to the end of the season, I think Ole will be fine. If I see Ole as a manager for the next four or five seasons, to get United competing again, then probably not.”

The conversation quickly turned to Eddie Howe, who has been doing a remarkable job at Newcastle. Keane did not hesitate to praise the manager: “I would say Eddie Howe. I like him. I like what he has done, his work. He has led many games, when his teams are present, they play good football.” The former United player highlighted that Howe, despite not being the popular choice among all, has proven effective both at Newcastle and previously at Bournemouth, where he built an impressive career. “He has done 700 or 800 games, he is still a young man. I love his calmness, I think sometimes Manchester United needs a bit of that,” Keane stated, emphasizing the importance of a calmer environment within the team.

Keane’s analysis extends beyond just on-field performance. He also mentions the emotional approach of coaches, stating that he appreciates people with emotion, but acknowledges that “calmness” is a fundamental quality that Manchester United needs at this troubled time. “We saw the previous manager come in — I like people with emotion, I am obviously quite an emotional person — but I think his calmness, what he did at Newcastle, sometimes in the Champions League, winning the Cup [of the English League]. I would be happy to see him go there,” he concluded.

Eddie Howe, who is in his fifth season at the helm of Newcastle, has had significant stints at Bournemouth and Burnley, accumulating a wealth of experience and a track record of success that, according to Keane, could greatly benefit a Manchester United in search of stability and competitiveness. Keane’s choice raises questions about the club’s future and whether a calmer, more strategic approach could be the key to restoring United’s glory.