Man United legend Roy Keane makes poppy decision after Joey Barton criticism

Roy Keane has made a decision on whether to wear a poppy on Sky Sports after being publicly criticised by Joey Barton

Despite previous criticism from Joey Barton, Roy Keane was seen wearing a poppy on Sky Sports during Manchester United's clash against Chelsea at the weekend.

The poppy is traditionally worn in November by TV personalities as a mark of respect to those who have lost their lives in conflict. Keane had previously donned the emblem during the Arsenal vs Liverpool match, which led Barton to question his choice on social media, asking: "Why has Roy Keane got a Poppy on?"

The topic of wearing the poppy has been a contentious issue, notably involving Wrexham's James McClean in past debates. Nonetheless, Keane continued the tradition on Sky Sports' Sunday broadcast.

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Following Erik ten Hag's departure, Keane did not hold back in his critique of the United squad. Speaking on Sky Sports, he conveyed his feelings: "Disappointed, you always are [after a manager's sacked].

"It's a new start, new manager coming in, in a couple of weeks. You always wish him well.

"It's a big challenge for him trying to get Man United back competing at the top of the table. It's a big ask, you wish him well."

Keane also showed compassion towards the former manager, stating: "You always have sympathy for a manager losing his job and ultimately I think, whatever [you think] about the board, the players let him down by their efforts and not being good enough.

"The challenge will be, of course, getting players in. We make the point about there's a few players in the United team in big positions who can't run, right, which is a big problem.

"But they also have players who don't want to run, or when they do run they don't run hard enough, or run fast enough or long enough, so he's got to get that in the dressing room, that mentality - and the players who aren't doing it, you have to try move them on, which is difficult because they're on long-term contracts."