I CANNOT believe an article in a national daily newspaper defending Roy Keane for "his honesty" in admitting that he deliberately injured a fellow player.

This writer admits that Keane's tackle on Alf Inge Haaland was atrocious but says that the matter has been dealt with and Keane should not be punished now for his honesty.

I cannot believe the mentality of some people.

Does this writer not realise that Keane is an egotistical bully? In his admission in his autobiography Keane is letting us know what a hard man he is.

He needs to be punished by the FA and through the courts.

In defending Keane on this issue Sir Alex Ferguson is irresponsible.

Brian Derbyshire

Ribchester Grove, Bolton