ROY KEANE has revealed new Manchester United boss Dan Ashworth once rejected him for a job.
The former United captain has not worked as a manager since leaving Ipswich in 2011.
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He has been linked to a number of roles since returning to Sunderland, who he guided to the Premier League before stepping down.
Keane, 52, revealed he was once interviewed for the West Brom job with Ashworth, who spent time at the Baggies when they were a Premier League team between 2007-12.
However, he was rejected by the man who became United’s sporting director earlier this month.
Keane joked when talking about Ashworth’s arrival at Old Trafford in the Stick to football podcast.
He said: “I don’t know if he’s that smart because he interviewed me for a job a few years ago and didn’t give it to me. It was West Brom’s work.
“The interview was good, just a conversation about football and my plans. It’s always strange for any manager, what is a good or bad interview? It’s difficult to evaluate.
“Sometimes you feel something for someone and respect who they follow. I sat down with him and obviously it wasn’t meant to be.”
The Red Devils first agreed Ashworth last year but had to wait to bring him in.
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