Source: Daily_Mail
Bruce and Hughes brush off criticism to welcome back old United pal Keane
Steve Bruce has brushed off criticism from Roy Keane to welcome his former Manchester United team-mate back into football.[LNB]New Ipswich Town boss Keane yesterday suggested that Bruce and fellow United old boy Mark Hughes cannot count themselves as successful managers.[LNB]But Wigan boss Bruce was unmoved by the jibe and instead insisted it was good to have him back.[LNB]Relaxed: Steve Bruce[LNB]'For me, football is better with him back in it, because we were all intrigued yesterday - with how he looked, what he was going to do, what he was going to say, and whether he was going to come out with something outrageous,' said Bruce.[LNB]'I am glad he is back in the game, and I am sure he will be a success at Ipswich. He'll put himself under enormous pressure - but that's Roy. He seems to be excited by the challenge, which can only be good.[LNB]'I've known him since he was 20 years old, so if there is somebody who can understand him a little bit, I know where he is coming from.[LNB]'And he's right! We haven't won anything. Two promotions means nothing in his book. You have got to win the Premier League and the European Cup as a manager to be a success in Roy's eyes. That's the sort of standards he sets himself - but it is very difficult to do that.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Hughes has told Keane he is not the only one with a fierce hunger to succeed.[LNB] Criticism: Roy Keane had a pop at his old team-mates[LNB]'Roy is just making a statement,' said Hughes. 'The media are very glad he is back on the scene because he is good value. I don't think many managers who get appointed to a mid-table Championship team could make the impact Roy has.[LNB]'It is a compliment to him and the personality he has. He has taken on a big task there, just as I have here. It is about driving our clubs forward.'[LNB] Keane back on warpath with snipe at 'loser' Hughes and Sunderland chiefKeane under attack as Cascarino vows to 'go the distance' in pair's feudWIGAN FC
