Keane: Players had no problem with Stam

Saturday September 1, 2001

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane insists his team-mates had no problems with Jaap Stam before his move to Lazio.

Stam criticised several United players in his controversial autobiography.

But Keane has dismissed rumours of dressing room disquiet.

Keane said: "People shouldn't believe some of the stories going round. I had no problems with Jaap, he's a very nice lad and he was popular with the other players.

"But I have too much respect for Sir Alex Ferguson to worry about his departure. He is the manager and he makes the decisions."