Manchester derby TV review: We do not see enough of Roy Keane on our screens as Graeme Souness is overshadowed for once Roy Keane's presence in the TV studio makes him television’s finest pundit The former Manchester United legend sent a beamer towards Paul Pogba Keane’s jaw looked tensed after watching Pogba speak openly about UnitedBy Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail Published: 21:26 BST, 24 April 2019 | Updated: 21:26 BST, 24 April 2019 Viewcomments The quiet eviscerator, Roy Keane. He barely even moves in his chair, never changes the tone or volume of his voice. Just hard, blood-curdling facts. As the camera panned to Sky’s five-strong panel last night, Keane sat motionless, leaning back in his seat, the pose he forever retains when on the box. That presence makes him television’s finest pundit and the Manchester United legend came bounding in off a long run, sending a beamer hurtling towards Paul Pogba. Roy Keane barely even moves in his chair, never changes the tone or volume of his voice Keane’s jaw looked tensed after watching Pogba speak openly about United’s need to stand up and take responsibility. ‘Erm… I wouldn’t believe a word he says,’ he deadpanned. ‘There is no meaning behind it. He’s talking about being a good team-mate but you’ve got to run back. My eyes do not lie to me.’ And then the cheek: ‘I heard they were throwing their hair gel at each other after Everton, it got that heated!’ Everybody shush, Roy’s talking. We really do not see enough of him on our screens, but maybe that is Keane’s beauty. Less is more. Studs up - he doesn’t even look at the ball - and then disappears back to Nottingham Forest. Keane dovetailed with Gary Neville effortlessly, the pair of them measured while hammering the fractured squad Ole Gunnar Solskjaer inherited before this painfully tense derby. Keane sat motionless, leaning back in his seat, the pose he forever retains when on the box Former Manchester City goalkeeper and current Burnley keeper Joe Hart was in the studio Neville, whose close relationship with Solskjaer elicited informative answers from the United manager, went further on the players than he did after the Goodison Park massacre. Perhaps he felt emboldened with Keane alongside, the spotlight not merely on him to provide outrage at slipping standards. Both provided key context, but Keane was always going to be stronger. ‘I’m always intrigued when people say “well be up for next game”. You should be up for every game, whether you’re United or Altrincham. ‘These are the same players who threw Jose Mourinho under the bus. Leopards don’t change their spots. There are too many bluffers.’ Presenter David Jones’ obvious follow-up was to ask more about the team full of bluffers. A misstep. ‘I didn’t say all of them were. I said a few,’ Keane shot back. Do not mess with him. ‘Standards have dropped. It’s a big test for Ole. It’s not up to the manager to motivate players. Sky felt balanced last night, with Graeme Souness (pictured) and Shaun Goater in the studio ‘Ole must be hugely embarrassed he has to address this days after the game. We’ll keep having this conversation about this club. They’re way behind. There is pressure on Ole now.’ Sky felt balanced last night, with Graeme Souness and Shaun Goater also in the studio. Save for a line about United being ‘pussycats who rolled over with a belly rub on Sunday,’ Souness was overshadowed by the United doubleact for once. Jamie Carragher was a little circumspect, which will undoubtedly please Manchester City. There has been growing disquiet around City at a lack of club representation in TV studios, so to see Joe Hart flying the blue flag as well as Goater is progress for them. Their issue, of course, is such a small pool of household names. Hart was assured, offering good insight on David De Gea’s dip in form and how City’s mentality has changed since he was at the Etihad Stadium. His emergence will be one to watch and City might hand their hat on the former goalkeeper. Just like Sky did with Keane. He never disappoints. Gary Neville went further on the players than he did after the Goodison Park massacre Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility