Roy Keane rips into Manchester United players for celebrating David de Gea’s Golden Glove award

Roy Keane delivered a savage rant on David de Gea after the goalkeeper received the adulation of his Manchester United teammates.

De Gea picked up the Golden Glove award for keeping 17 clean sheets during the Premier League season.

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Despite not conceding in nearly half the games he played, it was interspersed with a series of howlers that left United fans tearing their hair out.

The Spaniard did save a penalty in the final game of the season as he stopped Aleksandar Mitrovic’s spot kick, his first penalty save at Old Trafford in nearly nine years.

After the win over Fulham, De Gea picked up his trophy and was taking photos with teammates.

“Manchester United had to improve defensively from last year because they were so bad,” Keane said on Sky Sports.

“They’re [United players] all patting De Gea on the back there…I’d move him on quickly. He wouldn’t be for me, he’s not going to get Manchester United back winning trophies, absolutely not.

“The idea that the players are patting him on the back is ridiculous, that’s his job.”

There has been speculation over De Gea’s future amid rumours that United will look to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer as competition.

Red Devils legend Keane insists he would get rid of the Spaniard.

Keane continued: “No, you wouldn’t keep him as a No. 2. He wouldn’t want that, he wouldn’t stay for that.

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“He’s done okay, he’s won a few Player of the Year awards – but what big deal is that? It’s about what the team is achieving.

“I think he’s made far too many mistakes over the years. He was trying to leave the club for a few years ago and go to Real Madrid.”