Rewriting History
While Sir Alex glosses over fascinating certain flash points of his long and illustrious career - such as his petulant boycott of the BBC which he refused to speak to for several years - the former Manchester United boss was happy to criticise 'Becks' for his celebrity lifestyle and 'Keano' for his ferocious approach to acting as club captain.
To his credit, in my view, Roy Keane refused to take the criticism lying down and responded to the comments of his former boss which I agree with I have to say - since my recollection is that Ferguson was always very supportive of his captain in public, both on and off the field, despite his fearsome almost gladitorial reputation.
So, to run round now and rubbish the likes of Roy Keane seems like a ridiculous way for Sir Alex to behave - unworthy somehow - better for an elder statesman of the club to have respected the privacy of the dressing room and what these players achieved for their club.
Sir Alex Ferguson book: Roy Keane questions ex-boss's loyalty
Roy Keane has questioned Sir Alex Ferguson's loyalty after comments made in the former Manchester United manager's autobiography.
Former United captain Keane was strongly criticised in the book but told ITV: "I'm OK, quite relaxed.
"I remember having conversations about loyalty when I was at the club. I don't think he knows the meaning of the word.
"To constantly criticise other players that brought him success… I won't be losing any sleep over it."
In his book, Ferguson claimed Irishman Keane, who played a key role in the club's success during his 12-year stay at Old Trafford, became an increasingly negative influence.
The Scot wrote about Keane: "The hardest part of Roy's body is his tongue. He has the most savage tongue you can imagine.
Phil McNultyChief football writer
For Moyes and United, even though Ferguson will not have intended this, the book provides an unwelcome, scene-stealing sideshow at a time when the new manager is attempting to create his own footprint on Old Trafford
Read Phil's blog here
"He can debilitate the most confident person in the world in seconds. He was an intimidating, ferocious individual."
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane, 42, won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at Old Trafford between 1993 and 2005.
Ferguson also criticised other former United players including David Beckham,Ruud van Nistelrooy and Owen Hargreaves, as well as current Red Devils striker Wayne Rooney, in his new book, 'Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography'.
Keane, who released his own autobiography in 2002, says such harsh judgements are unfair given the success and trophies he and his fellow players brought the club under Ferguson.
"I just don't think the manager needs to do it. I'm not sure how many books he's written now," Keane said.
"But he has to draw the line eventually and say, 'Listen, these players have all been top servants to Manchester United'. A lot of these players helped the manager win lots of trophies.
"Imagine if we never won a trophy what he would have said. We brought success to the club, we gave it everything we had when we were there.
"But, as I said, it's just part of modern life now. People like to do books and criticise their ex-players."
Keane left United in November 2005 after 12 years at the club and joined Celtic in the January 2006 transfer windowbefore retiring at the end of that season on medical advice.
So, to run round now and rubbish the likes of Roy Keane seems like a ridiculous way for Sir Alex to behave - unworthy somehow - better for an elder statesman of the club to have respected the privacy of the dressing room and what these players achieved for their club.
Sir Alex Ferguson book: Roy Keane questions ex-boss's loyalty
Roy Keane has questioned Sir Alex Ferguson's loyalty after comments made in the former Manchester United manager's autobiography.
Former United captain Keane was strongly criticised in the book but told ITV: "I'm OK, quite relaxed.
"I remember having conversations about loyalty when I was at the club. I don't think he knows the meaning of the word.
"To constantly criticise other players that brought him success… I won't be losing any sleep over it."
In his book, Ferguson claimed Irishman Keane, who played a key role in the club's success during his 12-year stay at Old Trafford, became an increasingly negative influence.
The Scot wrote about Keane: "The hardest part of Roy's body is his tongue. He has the most savage tongue you can imagine.
Phil McNultyChief football writer
For Moyes and United, even though Ferguson will not have intended this, the book provides an unwelcome, scene-stealing sideshow at a time when the new manager is attempting to create his own footprint on Old Trafford
Read Phil's blog here
"He can debilitate the most confident person in the world in seconds. He was an intimidating, ferocious individual."
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane, 42, won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at Old Trafford between 1993 and 2005.
Ferguson also criticised other former United players including David Beckham,Ruud van Nistelrooy and Owen Hargreaves, as well as current Red Devils striker Wayne Rooney, in his new book, 'Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography'.
Keane, who released his own autobiography in 2002, says such harsh judgements are unfair given the success and trophies he and his fellow players brought the club under Ferguson.
"I just don't think the manager needs to do it. I'm not sure how many books he's written now," Keane said.
"But he has to draw the line eventually and say, 'Listen, these players have all been top servants to Manchester United'. A lot of these players helped the manager win lots of trophies.
"Imagine if we never won a trophy what he would have said. We brought success to the club, we gave it everything we had when we were there.
"But, as I said, it's just part of modern life now. People like to do books and criticise their ex-players."
Keane left United in November 2005 after 12 years at the club and joined Celtic in the January 2006 transfer windowbefore retiring at the end of that season on medical advice.
