Almost 70,000 turn up for Keane's testimonial

Almost 70,000 fans filled Old Trafford on Tuesday night to honour former captain Roy Keane's contribution to Manchester United.

Ireland midfielder Keane, 34, who joined Celtic in January after more than 12 years and close to 500 games for United, was given a fitting send-off by the Manchester fans in a testimonial match won 1-0 by the home team.

Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal in the second half.

Keane, who won seven league titles and four FA Cups with United, swapped the green and white hoops of Celtic for the red of the Manchester club at halftime.

Playing one final time for United manager Alex Ferguson, who hailed Keane as one of the club's finest players of all time, the Irishman set up the winning goal for Ronaldo.

"You get clubs who are happy to come second or third. Not United," Keane said in the match programme.

"The fans don't deserve anything less than winning and that's what the manager and the club are about."

Keane also spoke briefly on the pitch at the end of the game, saying: "This is something I will remember for the rest of my life."

Meanwhile, Keane will decide over the next two weeks whether to continue playing next season.

The Irishman has a year to run on his Celtic contract but has been troubled by a long-standing hip problem and will take medical advice before deciding whether to retire.

"I have always had respect for the surgeons who have looked after me," Keane said after the testimonial.

"I have an appointment in the next week or two with a specialist and I will see what he says. I will speak to the manager at Celtic (Gordon Strachan) and the doctor and I am sure I will make the right decision."

Keane said he had not done himself justice at the Scottish club following a series of niggling injuries.

"If I am going to play it's got to be 100 per cent," said the former Ireland international.

"It's all or nothing.

"I am sure I could carry on at a decent level but I am about giving my best every game. It will be difficult next season, with Europe as well, and I have got to weigh up a lot of things.

"But I am relaxed about it. What will be will be and I am not fearful of it."