The fan who reportedly confronted Roy Keane after Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday has shared his version of events on social media.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed how Keane snapped back at a fan who insulted him after the Premier League match at Portman Road.
Keane was overheard inviting the fan to continue their argument in the 'car park' just after the match finished on Sunday afternoon.
The fan in question, Neil Finbow, later took to Facebook to describe the altercation, calling it his “new claim to fame.”
Finbow wrote: 'New claim to fame. I've just been offered to the car park by Roy Keane after a few choice words.'
He added: “Even Jamie Redknapp had to come and take it away. Just an average Sunday night out.”
Finbow went on to describe the exchange, writing, “I reminded him that he set us back five years and ruined our football club. I also mentioned that he was not fit to step anywhere near our property [Portman Road].
“Oh, and I mentioned that he went to a World Cup and broke Haaland's leg and put it in his autobiography. I hate that guy, and it has been simmering since he was fired all those years ago.”
When another Facebook user responded to Finbow's post saying, “I understand why he offered you up in the parking lot now.” But honestly, buddy, 'cause you got the balls,” Finbow replied, “The truth hurts, buddy. It makes me sick to look at him.”
He added in another reply: “Few home truths were thrown at him, and he decided to bite. Very unprofessional. I'm sure he got worse as he played.'
The incident occurred when Keane, along with fellow Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen, were instructed by producers to return to broadcast after an ad break.
A video shared exclusively by Mail Sport captured the moment Keane, 53, put down his microphone, put his hands in his pockets and approached the fan who was in the stands.
A heated back-and-forth ensued, with Keane repeatedly inviting the fan to 'wait and discuss it in the car park' as more insults were aimed at him.
The situation escalated when other Ipswich supporters joined in, with one upperclassman shouting: 'F*** you, Keane!'.
A member of the Sky Sports production team eventually led Keane back into the broadcast room, as the fan seemed to relish provoking a reaction.
Redknapp also intervened and exchanged a few words with the fan, while a nearby steward tried to defuse the tension.
Keane's tumultuous relationship with Ipswich Town fans stems from his spell as manager of the club between 2009 and 2011.
During his tenure, Keane played 81 matches, winning 28, losing 28 and drawing 25. His side dropped to 21st in the Championship before he was sacked in January 2011.
Reflecting on his time at Ipswich, Keane has previously admitted that his ongoing feud with parts of the fanbase served as motivation during his time as manager.
Sunday's clash with Finbow comes just months after another high-profile incident involving the Manchester United legend.
In September 2023, Arsenal fan Scott Law was convicted of headbutting Keane during a match at the Emirates Stadium.
Law was banned from attending football matches for three years after being found guilty of assault at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.
During that process, Keane described the shock of an attack while walking with fellow pundit Micah Richards to provide post-match analysis:
'There was a lot of noise and shouting, as you would expect at a football match. I was just walking and before I knew it I was hit.
'I felt the contact and fell back through some doors. I definitely didn't expect it. The only way I can describe it is that I was in shock. I didn't expect it to happen, not when I was at my workplace.”
Keane – who captained Manchester United during his playing days – revealed he suffered bruises to his chest and arms as a result of the attack.
The confrontation with the Ipswich fan came shortly after new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim started his tenure with a disappointing 1-1 draw.
Amorim's side got off to a flying start, with Marcus Rashford converting Amad Diallo's cross just two minutes later.
However, United's momentum quickly faded and Ipswich equalized before half-time through Omari Hutchinson's stunning strike from outside the penalty area.
During the break, Keane criticized United's cautious approach after their early lead: 'Great start from United, I bet the manager couldn't believe it. United get a great start and then sit back and I think, what are you waiting for? Go after Ipswich.
“But they sit back and give them a lot of encouragement, and they certainly deserved the equalizer. I would go back to a 4-4-2, big striker up front,” he joked.
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