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‘What are you doing’ - Roy Keane slams Foden’s antics towards Man United fan after red card

Roy Keane slams Foden’s antics towards Man United fan
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticised Phil Foden for taunting home fans in the Old Trafford car park following Manchester City's derby victory.
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Foden received a red card in the first half of the heated contest for kicking out at United captain Bruno Fernandes. 

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After the match, Foden was filmed gesturing the "1-0" scoreline with his fingers towards United supporters as he headed to the team bus. 

Keane reacts to Foden’s gesture

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Speaking on the "Stick to Football" podcast, Keane expressed his disapproval of the City star's post-game antics.

"Can I make a point on Foden?" Keane began. "He gets sent off at the weekend... Did you see him the other day walking onto the bus? He's holding his fingers up, showing 1-0 to the United fans."

Foden sent off against Man United || Imago
Foden sent off against Man United || Imago

Former England international Jill Scott offered a defence, suggesting Foden was merely reacting to provocation. 

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"But he's getting s*, isn't he? You do react," she said, adding, "He is a big City fan. I think he's being a fan as he's walking through there."

However, Keane was unmoved by the explanation. "You've just been sent off, what are you doing?" he retorted. "Get on the bus."

Interestingly, Keane had initially defended Foden over the red card incident itself, placing more blame on Fernandes for instigating the confrontation. 

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Man United legend Roy Keane || Credit: Imago
Man United legend Roy Keane || Credit: Imago

"He (Fernandes) goes and tackles him, gives him a little boot on the floor, he does react, obviously," Keane commented. "To me, Bruno is the one who is violent... I don't think that's a red card."

While Foden's dismissal ultimately did not cost his team the result, he will now serve a three-match suspension, missing upcoming fixtures against Norwich, Sunderland, and Liverpool.

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