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      ‘It will never be the same again’ – Jack Grealish urged to leave Man City and move abroad

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      JACK GREALISH has been urged to leave Manchester City and resurrect his career abroad.The England international has failed to justify the whopping £100million City spent on him in August 2021.Jack Grealish has underperformed for well over a yearCredit: REXEx-Manchester United man Dwight Yorke reckons Grealish should resurrect his career abroadCredit: GETTYGrealish went a whopping 392 DAYS without scoring a goal for his club prior to to City’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City last weekend.The 29-year-old’s decline hasn’t shocked former Manchester United hitman Dwight Yorke, who believes the attacking midfielder needs to up sticks to breathe new life into his career.He told CoinCasino.com: “I can fully understand Jack Grealish’s situation from my own experience.”t was the third season when I started to fall away at Man United, I won the treble in my first year.READ MORE ON GREALISH”When you achieve certain things in the game, looking back at it, you can see why Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are some of the best players ever.”Because they were always hungry for more.”Sometimes, players can lose their way when they win everything in the game.”It’s easy to get to a certain level but it’s hard to maintain it. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I remember when I scored 29 goals in my first year, 26 goals in my second year then 14 goals in my third season.”I was declining, and it’s similar to Jack Grealish. His numbers are getting worse, he’s not improving.Emi Martinez’s eight-word blast at Jack Grealish revealed as new footage of pair’s furious tunnel row emerges “It’s a sign of something being not right, sometimes it’s hard to notice when you’re in a successful team winning all the time, like I was and Grealish is in now. “I wish I left in my third season, to have a new challenge.”My advice for Grealish is that leaving Man City and anywhere after will never be the same, he’s had his best years of his career already.”If I was him, I’d probably go abroad, join a club in Italy or Spain. “Anywhere else in the Premier League is going backwards, everything he’s achieved at Man City, he’ll never achieve again.”He won’t enjoy the football because he’s not playing with the same level of players he once did.Jack Grealish bagged his first goal in 392 days last weekendCredit: REX”Grealish could go back to Aston Villa, I had a similar opportunity to go back under Graham Taylor but they bought Peter Crouch instead.”He’s in a similar boat to what I was, if I was Grealish I’d look at an opportunity to play abroad.”City boss Pep Guardiola leapt to Grealish’s defence last weekend but warned the former Villa man that he has start to start delivering the goods.He said of Grealish’s goal: “Of course [it was a big deal]. And he assisted the last one for [James] McAtee.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know he’s a player that doesn’t do that, but of course hopefully it can help him.”Because, of course, when the players who play up front, they have to deliver.” More

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      Kelly Cates’ future at Sky Sports confirmed after Liverpool icon’s daughter confirmed as BBC MOTD host

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      KELLY CATES’ future at Sky Sports has been confirmed after landing a host role at Match of the Day,The presenter will be on the iconic BBC football highlights show as one of the three people replacing Gary Lineker.Kelly Cates will be one of the new Match of the Day hostsCredit: GettyShe will share the role with Mark Chapman and Gabby LoganCredit: PACates, 49, along with Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will front the show from next season.Her popularity with fans has risen during her stint at Sky Sports.It had been suggested that her time at the broadcaster could end with her new obligation to MOTD.However, it has been confirmed that Cates will continue to anchor Sky Sports’ live coverage of the Premier League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe will continue in this role on the days that she is not on duty with the BBC.Speaking about taking the role, Cates insisted that she “can’t wait” to get going.She said: “We are all friends and we’ve known each other for a long time and that’s a really lovely part of it.”Not only is it a great role just on its own but I’m sharing it with two people I really admire, respect and genuinely like. It’s a great set-up.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s something that’s so well-loved and so well-respected you don’t want to be the person that goes in and breaks that.”I’m just very excited, I can’t wait to get started.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceGary Lineker will step down as MOTD host at the end of the seasonCredit: Reuters”I keep thinking about that moment I’ll be sitting in the chair and the music starts, and I can’t wait for it to happen.”Cates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented the fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports, her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.Meanwhile, Chapman is already working on MOTD and opened the show with a cheeky one-liner on Wednesday night.Earlier this season Lieneker confirmed that he will be stepping down at the end of the campaign.He will continue to present live FA Cup action next season, before hanging up his BBC mic after the 2026 World Cup.Who are the new Match of the Day hosts?MARK CHAPMANChapman, 51, already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday night.He also landed the hosting job for the new BBC Champions League highlights show.Though not a former player, Chappers has shown his quality as a presenter and will be an able replacement.GABBY LOGANLogan – who at 51 is the same age as Chapman – is one of the understudies to step in when Lineker is not available.A vastly-experienced broadcaster, presenter and host, Logan seems to have done it all to cover sport for BBC TV – doing everything from Sports Personality of the Year to the Olympics, including Paris 2024.She joined Lineker, Scott and Chapman as Euros presenters and is now on the BBC and Amazon Prime teams for the 2024-25 Champions League.Logan joined the BBC in 2007 and was the main face of Final Score from 2009 to 2013.KELLY CATESCates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host a midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesdays, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.The daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live and Super Sunday, which she appeared on for the Manchester Derby today. More

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      Mark Chapman opens Match of the Day with cheeky one-liner as he is confirmed as one of Gary Lineker’s three successors

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      MARK CHAPMAN opened last night’s Match of the Day with a cheeky one-liner.The popular host, 51, was yesterday confirmed as one of three presenters that will replace Gary Lineker on MOTD next season.Mark Chapman is one of three new Match of the Day presentersCredit: BBCChapman’s comment had Alan Shearer and Micah Richards in stitchesCredit: BBCChapman will assume hosting duties on rotation with fellow BBC stalwart Gabby Logan and current Sky Sports anchor Kelly Cates.On last night’s mid-week Match of the Day, Chapman stepped in for Lineker, presenting the show alongside regular pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.Opening the show, he said: “Evening. Thought I’d get the practise in.”After being introduced, Shearer joked: “You haven’t wasted any time, have you?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGrinning, Richards added: “The ink’s not even dry Alan!”Shearer, 54, continued: “You’re six months too early!”As Richards and Shearer giggled, Chapman responded, with a smile: “It’s going to be a long night!”At the end of the show, Chapman had a quip of his own for the pundits.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYChapman, 51, is set to rotate with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan as MOTD host next seasonCredit: PAHe said: “That is it. Not bad from you two. A few little improvements and myself, Kelly and Gabby might keep you on. Good night!”Lineker has been Match of the Day’s primary presenter since 1999.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceEarlier this season he confirmed that he will be stepping down at the end of the campaign.He will continue to present live FA Cup action next season, before hanging up his BBC mic after the 2026 World Cup.Explaining his decision on The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker said: “I feel this is now the right time (to leave).”I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match of the Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.”Gary Lineker is set to step down as MOTD hostCredit: PA More

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      ‘I know England think highly of him’ – Arsenal star Declan Rice hints at next Three Lions debutant

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      DECLAN RICE has hinted at who could be the next player to make their England debut.The Arsenal star made the revelation following the 2-1 North London derby victory over Tottenham.Declan Rice has hinted at who could become the next England playerCredit: GettyMyles Lewis-Skelly has impressed since being drafted into the Arsenal sideCredit: GettyRice, 26, claimed that Myles Lewis-Skelly is highly rated by the England set-up following his breakthrough this season.Lewis-Skelly is capable of playing in the midfield and at left-back and has impressed since coming into the Gunners side.He stepped up yet again against Spurs as he played 87 minutes and was an important part of the backline.Rice hailed the 18-year-old’s performance when speaking to TNT Sport and claimed that he could be representing the Three Lions before long.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe said: “Myles was unbelievable.”For 18, what he showed was ridiculous. It’s scary.”Four or five times in the second half, he used his body to get away from someone. He has that Moussa Dembele type strength.”It is risky but to show that personality and character at 18 is unbelievable.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I know England think highly of him.”Lewis-Skelly’s performances has seen him be selected ahead of the likes of Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko by Mikel Arteta.Arsenal player ratings vs Spurs article (1)Lewis-Skelly signed his first Arsenal contract in 2015He received his first professional deal in 2022The ace has represented England in the youth teamsHe spoke to Ian Wright after the victory over TottenhamCredit: GettyHe also became the second-youngest player for Arsenal to start a North London derby in the Premier League.At 18 years and 11 days, only a 17-year-old Cesc Fabregas was younger when he featured in the clash during the 2004/05 season.Rice did admit there is a lot of competition for Lewis-Skelly to beat for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s side.He added: “He is a midfielder by trade, he can play No.6, No.8, obviously he’s come into the team and played left-back, it suits him coming inside.”To know these roles and to understand what he’s learning now at 18, it’s unbelievable, it’s only going to stand him in good stead.”There’s a lot of competition for places all over the pitch for England, we all need to keep performing for the new manager.”Arteta also spoke highly of Lewis-Skelly’s showing against Ange Postecoglou’s side.He said: “Unbelievable… he was phenomenal today, I think.”He has a real personality, he has so much trust in himself, he has an attitude about him.”You have to play against [Dejan] Kulusevski and [Brennan] Johnson here is not easy, the way he handled the situation and the occasion, it was top.”Lewis-Skelly spoke after Arsenal’s win over Tottenham and insisted he had to put “on a show” for his watching family.Speaking to Arsenal legend Ian Wright, he claimed that he could not look “soft” in front of his grandma.He told Optus Sports: “My mum, my grandma, my friends (were at the game).”And I had to put on a show for my grandma, to make sure that I did not look soft in front of her.”I had to make sure I was winning my tackles for her, and hopefully she is proud of me.”The match was amazing, and everything that lived up to my dreams.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I couldn’t believe it. I just had to take in every moment and every second.”Honestly, it was amazing, and it is moments like this that we live for.”He is sponsored by AdidasArsenal player ratings vs TottenhamBy Dan KingARSENAL came from behind to defeat Tottenham 2-1 in the North London derby. Son Heung-Min had given the visitors the lead in the 25th minute against the run of play.But as they have done so often, the Gunners scored from a corner as Gabriel Magalhaes’ header was bundled in as an own goal by Dominic Solanke.Leandro Trossard then put the home side ahead on the stroke of half-time with an fine finish.Here’s how the players rated…David Raya – 6Spectator until kept out Kulusevski shot midway through first half, then beaten by deflection for Son goal. Didn’t make a save in second half.Jurrien Timber – 6Solid enough defensively to keep Son Heung-Min mostly quiet but less sure of himself going forward, wasting good chances to cross.William Saliba – 6Untroubled until Son’s shot went in off him. Started second half hesitantly but kept his concentration to minimise Tottenham openings.Gabriel Magalhaes – 8Brilliant interception to deny Solanke then decisive at other end to force equaliser. Excellent against Solanke twice more in calm and steadfast second half.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8Fine pass to play in Sterling set tone for excellent, mature, all-round display from second youngest Arsenal player to start a North London derby.Thomas Partey – 7Strong presence who won the ball back well, not least ahead of Arsenal’s second goal. But sometimes looked vulnerable to Spurs’ pace on break.Declan Rice – 7Covered lots of ground and finally found a good set-piece delivery to create equaliser. Still not quite at his best, but much closer.Raheem Sterling – 5Saw plenty of ball, but with little end product, including golden chances at start of both halves. Curiously reluctant to take on his man. Deservedly hooked.Martin Odegaard – 6Prompted and probed without finding killer pass but released Trossard for second goal. Missed chance to make it 3-1, fewer signs of return to form than Rice.Leandro Trossard – 6Frustrated home fans with lack of killer instinct and poor decisions until he fired Arsenal in front. Did little after break to merit staying on for so long.Kai Havertz – 4Barely involved first half apart from nicking ball off Spurs keeper Kinsky. Headed wide from close range early in second. Nothing coming off for him.SUBSGabriel Martinelli (for Sterling, 61) – 5Slow to get up to speed and contributed little apart from one penetrating run into the box and a blocked shot.Kieran Tierney (for Trossard, 77) – 6Brought on to shore things up and did it well enough.Oleksandr Zinchenko (for Lewis-Skelly, 87) – 6Useful legs for dying minutes, almost created chance.Mikel Merino (for Rice, 87) – 6Good booking to stop Solanke getting away in stoppage time. More

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      Wolves boss reveals £45,000-a-week star REFUSED to play against Newcastle and insists ‘I don’t need him’

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      VITOR PEREIRA slammed former club captain Mario Lemina after the wantaway star refused to play against Newcastle.Wolves slipped into the relegation zone after Alexander Isak’s double helped condemn them to a 3-0 defeat at St James’ Park.Wolves manager Vitor Pereira slammed former club captain Mario LeminaCredit: GettyLemina refused to play for Wolves against NewcastleCredit: GettyThe visitors’ task against the in-form Mags was made all the more difficult when their 31-year-old midfielder pulled out.Lemina, who is reportedly on a £45,000-a-week contract, missed the FA Cup win over Bristol City but Pereira had claimed he was available for the trip to the North East until the Gabon ace came to see him.The Wolves boss fumed: “I can’t bring a player who tells me he is not in the mental condition to help the team. He wants to leave.“I don’t know what happened before me, but with this energy and this mentality, I don’t need him. Read More on Football”I prefer to play with another player.“I don’t have anything against Lemina or any issues with him.“He said to me that he wants to leave and he communicated this decision one month ago to the club.”Ex-Fulham, Southampton and Juventus player Lemina began the campaign as Wolves captain but former manager Gary O’Neil took the armband off him following his post-match meltdown at West Ham a month ago.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesLemina has only played just 31 minutes since Pereira was appointed as O’Neil’s successor on December 19.He has since been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and now appears to be doing everything possible to try and force a move to the Middle East.Gary O’Neil confirms Nelson Semedo will replace Mario Lemina as Wolves captain Wolves are believed to be demanding at least £6million for him. More

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      Inside Maria Guardiola’s glamorous lifestyle, from travelling the globe to sharing her love of Saint Laurent high-heels

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’S daughter lives a glam lifestyle that has drawn almost one million followers to her Instagram.Maria Guardiola’s dad and mum Cristina Serra have reportedly split up.Glam Maria Guardiola is the daughter of Man City boss PepCredit: INSTAGRAMFashionable Maria has almost one million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAMThe apple of Pep’s eye – Maria Guardiola has a close bond with her fatherCredit: GettyAccording to reports in Spain, the pair ended their marriage in December.Sport add their relationship is still “cordial, stable and friendly” despite deciding to part ways.The report claims they have been living apart for nearly five years after Cristina moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company.Additionally,  El Confidencial has claimed Cristina will continue to live in their £8.5million home in Barcelona, while Guardiola will stay in his £2.7million bachelor pad in Salford.Read more in footballHow that will affect Maria, 24, is unknown. However, she is used to living the high-life – trotting around the globe to luxurious locations, as well as shopping in high-end boutiques to quench her first for fashion.SunSport looks at how the stunning brunette lives her life.Around the worldMaria loves to travel, as her Instagram suggests.She’s constantly on the hop – enjoying cities like Venice, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Milan, and London in recent months.Most read in FootballShe called Venice “spellbinding”, as she shared an image on a boat travelling on the Grand Canal.Maria Guardiola goes viral for lip-licking reaction to Man City star getting pic with dad Pep during title celebrationsIn Abu Dhabi, she enjoyed time with her younger brother Marius, 22.They took in the Grand Prix together, as Maria captioned her post: “Winter sun.”Last summer, she enjoyed two breaks away – one in Split, Croatia and another in St. Tropez with her family.For her Balkans getaway, Maria shared a picture on board a private yacht.Somehow, during that busy summer, she also squeezed in a trip to Wimbledon with mum and dad.Like her dad, Maria loves sport, often seen joining in with the celebrations on the Etihad pitch.But when it comes to downtime, she loves to spend time relaxing at exclusive spots like the £700-per-night Soho Farmhouse.It’s fashion that’s close to her heart, though.Globe-trotting Maria lives a jet set lifestyleCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria shares from her rented villa in IbizaCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaOn holiday in Split, Croatia her family hired a private yachtCredit: InstagramMaria also joined mum and dad at Wimbledon last summerCredit: PAPretty Maria shows off her elegant room at Soho FarmhouseMarius Guardiola and Maria pose for a snap at the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixLast month, Maria fell in love with VeniceWhen she travels, Maria prefers to fly privateread more sport featuresFashionistaMaria has made no secret of her love for fashionable threads.On her trip to Milan, she posed for a photo in front of Dolce and Gabbana’s flagship store.And she is forever posing with expensive handbags to accompany her glam dresses.In one social media snap, she is seen clutching a Givenchy tote bag that sells for around £1,200.In another picture, she shows off Marc Jacobs’ highly desired Sack Bag.Her expensive accessories accompany her elegant style – most certainly learned from mum, Cristina.The matriarch of the Guardiola clan has run a fashion boutique in Barcelona for years.Handbags aside, her favourite fashion items feature regularly on her Instagram page.Often, she will show off her extensive collection of Saint Laurent high heels that’ll be priced at around £1,000-per-pair.Fashion queen Maria loves shopping in high-end boutiquesMaria shows of her expensive Givenchy tote bag costing £1,200Maria has an array of handbags including the coveted The Sack Bag from Marc JacobsMaria shows off her Saint Laurent high heels that cost around £1k-per-pairCelebrity romanceMaria appears to be single at the moment.However, she may prefer to keep her love life private after her high-profile romance with a footballer went public.Back in 2021, Maria was spotted with ex-Spurs star Dele Alli in a romantic clinch.As we exclusively revealed, the pair didn’t care who saw them as they snogged each other at Cloud 9 rooftop bar in front of the DJ booth.A few months later, they were spotted getting lunch at trendy Mayfair hotspot Novikov, before grabbing a coffee at Starbucks.However, six months later it was reported that Alli had split with Maria.Last year, she was linked with singer Conor Maynard after they were spotted looking close at a party at London hotspot Chiltern Firehouse.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut, for the moment, her relationship status is unknown.Perhaps for the best, why would she want to share this epic lifestyle?Maria appears to be single after a failed romance with footballer Dele AlliCredit: INSTAGRAMFor now Maria is happier sharing her epic and enviable lifestyle More

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      Second Chelsea loanee set to return from Premier League rival after horror injury – as Blues recall Trevoh Chalobah

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      ARMANDO BROJA is set to become the second loanee to return to Chelsea this month after picking up a horror injury at Everton.Trevoh Chalobah is back in west London after being recalled from his Crystal Palace spell on Wednesday.Armando Broja is set to be recalled from his Everton loan by ChelseaCredit: GettyThe striker is out for 12 weeks after picking up an ankle injuryCredit: GettyChelsea have already brought back Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyNow, the defender is set to be joined by another Cobham misfit in the shape of Albania international Broja.The Chelsea striker joined the Toffees on loan last summer but has so far made just six appearances in all competitions due to an Achilles tendon issue.Broja’s latest minutes came off the bench in last week’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough.However, the Chelsea forward needed oxygen and was stretchered off the field after suffering a fresh injury.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd new Everton boss David Moyes has now confirmed that Broja has hurt delicate ligaments in his ankle.It means the ex-Southampton loanee is set to miss 12 weeks of football.But it could also end his time at Everton, with Moyes admitting Broja is likely to return to Stamford Bridge.The Toffees gaffer said: “We think he is going to be out for somewhere between 10-12 weeks.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“It’s his ankle ligaments. It will probably mean there’s a possibility he will have to go back to Chelsea.”A recall for Broja means Everton may seek out a new striker this month.Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Player Ratings articleMoyes is also thought to be in the market for a winger.And reports claim that could see Jack Harrison’s loan from Leeds terminated too. More

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      ‘Who does he think he is?’ – Fuming Roy Keane tells ‘rubbish’ Rod Stewart to retire after he ‘had a go’ at Man Utd icon

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      FUMING Roy Keane told “rubbish” Rod Stewart to retire after the music legend “had a go” at Manchester United’s iconic former captain.Glastonbury headliner Stewart, 80, called out Keane, 53, three years ago in a raving rant.Roy Keane has told ‘rubbish’ Rod Stewart to retire from singingStewart previously branded Keane a ‘bully’ in a rant three years agoCredit: GettyThe ‘Maggie May’ hitmaker was unimpressed with Keane’s behaviour when the Irishman argued with fellow pundit Jamie Carragher over Cristiano Ronaldo’s form at Man Utd.Stewart branded Keane a “bully” in a breathless statement while also questioning the seven-time Premier League winner’s credentials as a manager.Stewart told talkSPORT in December 2021: “I think Roy can be a bit of a bully sometimes.“I admired him as a player but he’s a bit of a bully. I think there’s a way of speaking your mind and I think he’s far too aggressive.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He was an elite player but do you think he could be a good manager with that approach?”Stewart’s words clearly left their mark on Keane though, with the Old Trafford favourite yet to forgive and forget.Talking to Carragher, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jill Scott on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane blasted Stewart as a “rubbish” singer.He also declared that the Faces front-man “slags everyone off.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd Keane ended by telling Stewart to take a leaf from the books of professional sportsmen by retiring from music.When reminded about Stewart’s previous rant about him by Neville, Keane said: “He has a go at everybody! Who does he think he is?”Fuming Roy Keane tells ‘rubbish’ Rod Stewart to retire after he ‘had a go’ at Man Utd icon Scott then asked Keane what he had done to upset Stewart.Keane replied: “I did nothing, why do you think I did something? Rod Stewart slags everybody off, who does he think he is?“He has a go at everybody, he has a go at everybody! Rod Stewart. Who does he think he is? He’s not great. Great at what? Singing? I saw him a few years ago, he was rubbish.“Rubbish, I swear. He was rubbish that night. It’s like we have bad games. I didn’t say he’s not a good singer, he was just rubbish that night I saw him.“(What made him bad?) His voice! He had a bad night. He’s pushing on a bit now, there must come a point like a boxer where for a singer you go, ‘You’ve had a good run, enough’s enough’.“We’ve had it as players. When do people say to a singer, ‘Come on, you’ve had a good innings, enough’s enough, get off the stage’. Get off the stage Rob. Yeah that’s right. Get him on here.” More