Keane claims his outburst over the lack of support during United's Champions League win against Dynamo Kiev last month was directed at the Old Trafford crowd in general.

The United captain does not regret making his outspoken comments, but he did joke that his words will probably haunt him for the rest of his life.

"Because I mentioned prawn sandwiches a lot of people assumed I was just getting at the executive fans, but that wasn't actually the case," he said.

"My anger was aimed at most of the crowd, to be honest.

"I think the fans in general probably agreed with me. I was talking to a few punters at our next game after Kiev against Middlesbrough and they were fine with me.

"I'll probably have it written on my gravestone."

Keane was accused of hypocrisy by Alfie Haaland before the recent Manchester derby clash at Maine Road for criticising United fans, as huge crowds at Old Trafford games help to fund Keane's bumper wages.

But Keane said: "It's crazy really because it's nothing to do with money. It doesn't matter if I earn �100 a week, or this figure people reckon I'm supposed to be getting. It's about getting behind the team.

"There's been a lot of nonsense written since, but I haven't lost sleep over it," said Keane.

"I felt it had to be said. The other players probably agreed with me but maybe, as captain, I had to say it."