Hull City Interest? Michael Keane: Michael Keane, twin brother of young United striker Will, is a defender who has made great strides at the club. Michael, initially a full-back, did not appear for United's Under-18s in 2009/10, but he did make his debut for the Reserves against Wigan in April 2010. Quite small in stature for his age, the progress made after he caught up in terms of physical development has been very impressive as he became a key figure in the successful FA Youth Cup-winning team of 2011. Graduation into Warren Joyce's Reserves followed and he slotted in effortlessly either at the heart of the defence or full-back, earning praise from his coach for his consistent endeavour on the training field. As a result, Keane was rewarded with a first-team debut during the Carling Cup win at Aldershot. Emerging as a central defender of some repute, he revealed to Inside United that he has chosen to represent England at international level, after initially featuring for Republic of Ireland, and is maturing all the time at Carrington. A splendidly consistent campaign saw him voted Reserves Player of the Year despite some fierce competition and he made his England debut for the Under-19s in May, playing in the same team as Will. By playing in 30 games in all, he was used more than anybody else at Reserves level and scored five goals along the way when venturing forward for set-pieces. Clearly a bright future beckons for the defender, who is already attracting plenty of interest from other clubs keen to snare him on loan. Ryan Tunnicliffe: A powerful midfield all-rounder, Ryan Tunnicliffe likes to tackle, pass and score goals. He burst onto the Under-18 scene as a schoolboy in the 2008/09 campaign, making 20 appearances for Paul McGuinness' side - and in a number of different positions, often filling in at right-back when needed. However, his strongest position is in the heart of midfield. A player of obvious passion, grit, determination, and no shortage of natural footballing ability, Ryan excelled as a key member of McGuinness' team. His performances were rewarded with a professional contract on 30 December 2009, the same day he turned 17, and the pinnacle of his fledgling United career came when he was a key figure in the FA Youth Cup-winning team, driving his team-mates on with some inspirational performances in midfield. It was no surprise he picked up the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in recognition of his efforts. A loan move to Peterborough came early in his career but allowed the tenacious youngster to pick up invaluable experience at a much higher level with Darren Ferguson's Championship side. After returning from Posh, he was a regular in the Reserves and helped the team win two trophies at the end of the campaign - notching his first goal for Warren Joyce's team at Chelsea. Always combative and sometimes abrasive in the challenge, Tunnicliffe was harshly sent off in the Dallas Cup final for dissent. A place on the summer tour is a possibility for somebody who is highly regarded at Old Trafford.
Seems we are in competition with Blackburn for the two players. http://www.clicklancashire.com/spor...ers-for-manchester-united-starlet-keane.html?
The name Tunnicliffe rings a bell for sure, but I've never heard of Keane. All the young lads we've had from Old Trafford have pretty much been a success. It's only good news that we are looking to bring in more. I wonder if we'll go back again for King? He started slowly for us last season, but was beginning to show some promise I thought.
Agreed 100% I was that impressed with the lad I started a thread about him. Very good combative midfielder. Oh I'd be massively pleased if he comes to us.
Already posted by SPANNER 82 into the football rumours thread...No.419 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Both would be quality additions and along with Josh King who is also coming back on a seasons loan at least. Great news. Merge this thread maybe ?
Wasnt Michael Keane that fat midfielder we signed from someone like PNE and he got kicked out for punching someone in a ressies match?
The other Michael Keane was a nutter, he was always getting into bother, he retired at the age of 25 after being released by St Patricks Athletic, for being too fat.
Yep, I was there. They battered us with somehting like 15 shots on target to our 3 yet we won - total smash and grab. Didnt Keane get 2 that match?
i remember elliot got a header ( sad how we remember these things isnt it) dont remember the other scorer so possibly...
It was 2-1 and Elliot and Keane were the scorers. It's a good job we managed goals from midfield, we only had Wilbraham up front... He scored 5 in 35 games for us, 3 in the league and 2 in cup games.
Who would send there players into a club like Blackburn Rovers ? I doubt that SAF would for starters. Yes he was. My question though re.Tunnicliffe is Would SAF pick Bruce/Hull over his son/Peterboro ? Then again i fear that the Posh are in for a relegation fight next season. May that may just tip the scales. If its down to the player then i would think he will choose us. A few of last seasons Posh squad want away anyway. Nope. Different player. The one your thinking of was a nutter, sorry fat nutter.
hopefully we are in for more experienced players now Bruce is manager.. we have enough young, talented kids in the squad without adding more to it.. we need 2 or 3 experienced players to help us push for promotion. keeper, central midfielder & a left winger. not saying its a bad idea to raid man-u's academy again... but i think we should only bring them here them for cover.. we need to make our first 11 stronger.
I know it's a different player, they ages give that away, I meant the name rang a bell and was'nt the fat nutter we signed from PNE also called Michael Keane. From the other posts it's safe to conclude yes he was!
