PREMIER LEAGUE PAPER ROUND The truth behind Roy Keanes sudden Aston Villa exit Was Roy Keanes decision to quit as Aston Villa coach purely because of his Ireland commitments? One report says something else happened. Plus more Steven Gerrard fall-out, more Karim Benzema speculation and all of todays best gossip. Training ground row the reason Keane quit: The Mail are reporting that Roy Keanes Aston Villa exit came 24 hours after a huge bust-up with players at the club. Paper Rounds View: Try not to bump your head as you faint from the shock of that one, readers. Keanes reputation makes it hard to believe he simply took a long hard look at his current situation and made a simple decision to improve things. That said... this is almost too easy to believe. Are the papers putting two and two together and getting five? We need more first-hand details from players or staff before we can really challenge Keanes official line. Read the original story Gerrards next move post-Liverpool: Several papers are unsurprisingly speculating on Steven Gerrards Liverpool future. The Mirror claim Gerrard is not entirely convinced on signing a one-year contract extension on reduced pay, while The Sun say he wi be the latest name veteran to join Major League Soccer in the US. Paper Rounds View: One of the big talking points of the weekend games was Stevie Gs omission from the starting line-up to face Stoke, and it does appear the club legends days at Anfield are winding down. Just because Gerrard denies any bust-up with Brendan Rodgers does not mean the two havent had a civil yet frank discussion about his future. Of all the places to play a few more seasons, MLS of course ticks all the boxes. Perhaps he should give New York City FC a miss, however, given what we already know about he and Frank Lampards compatability as a midfield duo. Mirror: Gerrard in no rush to sign new deal Sun: Fresh start in MLS? (£) Ings set for Saints return: The Mirror have also run a story linking Southampton boss Ronald Koeman with a January swoop for 22-year-old English hotshot Danny Ings, currently at Burnley. Paper Rounds View: A very smart piece of anticipation by Koeman if this is correct. Ings certainly has plenty to offer at top flight level even if Burnley do fail to stay up, and his history with the club could mean the striker would love a crack at redemption with one of the coolest sides around at the moment. Surely bigger clubs will sniff around Ings as well, so if Saints move swiftly and prey on Burnleys temptation to cash in on their prized asset this could be more good business from the over-achievers. Read the original story Benzema leaving Real Madrid after all: The Express claim the long-running saga surrounding Karim Benzemas Real Madrid future isnt quite over yet. They say Carlo Ancelottis willingness to listen to offers means Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all on alert. Paper Rounds View: Ah, this one again. Of course Benzema would be a great signing for any Premier League club, but is another forward really the solution for United or Arsenal? Liverpool on the other hand could really do with the morale boost of a reliable goalscorer that Mario Balotelli should have been but hasnt. This latest speculation surrounding the Frenchman makes one wonder about Real more than anyone, however. Will they forever continue to sell world class players for a) not being as shiny and new and exciting as bringing in the latest property and b) not being Cristiano Ronaldo? They have a stunning front four at the moment. Would starting over with the out-and-out front man really benefit them?
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:15:09 +0000
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