 Keane is excited about returning to Anfield as Sunderland boss (Getty) |
Sunderland boss Roy Keane is looking forward to his first visit to Anfield as manager when his side take on Liverpool on Saturday. Keane was a Manchester United stalwart but has nothing but respect for one of his old club's bitterest rivals.
He told BBC Radio Newcastle: "I've been to Anfield a few times to see them play and they've always shown me respect.
"After the game we [Sunderland] played against Liverpool, Rafa Benitez and his staff were different class."
As a player and United captain Keane might have expected to come under quite a bit of stick, but Keane is adamant he has always received a fair deal from the Kop.
He said: "Obviously I had a great rivalry with them when I was a United player but I always had a great respect for Liverpool as a football club and hopefully that will never change.
"They didn't give me any better or worse receptions than a lot of players that go to Anfield, if you play for their main rivals you'll always get a bit of stick."
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