The implication was clear: Roy Keane was all talk. Didn't he have a clue about his own managerial record?
However, the simultaneous elimination of the two Manchester clubs was undoubtedly a massive blow to the Premier League.
The Daily Telegraph stated, "Ferguson, who is about to celebrate his 70th birthday, originally wanted to use a Champions League trophy to celebrate his 25th anniversary of coaching Manchester United. Instead, all he got was the UEFA Europa League!"
The Liverpool Echo was even more direct in firing back at Manchester United fans, pointing out how they had mercilessly mocked the Red Army when Liverpool was playing in the UEFA Europa League.
And now?
Even after drawing what seemed like a guaranteed pass, Manchester United still ended up dropping into the UEFA Europa League.
The Guardian Newspaper directly pointed out the underlying issues facing both Manchester United and Manchester City.
