Fergie rejects Keane's criticism

Sir Alex Ferguson has hit back at his former captain Roy Keane following his criticism of Manchester United's UEFA Champions League exit.

United boss aims swipe at former Old Trafford skipper

Sir Alex Ferguson has hit back at his former captain Roy Keane following his criticism of Manchester United's UEFA Champions League exit. Keane lambasted his old club and criticised some of Ferguson's young players in the wake of their 2-1 defeat to Basel in Switzerland on Wednesday night, which dumped them out of the Champions League and into the Europa League. Ferguson, however, was not impressed with the Irishman's comments and reiterated his confidence in the younger members of his squad, while having a subtle dig at Keane. "I don't know why you are bringing this up from a television critic," said Ferguson. "Roy had an opportunity to prove himself as a manager and it's a hard job. "We have enough good young players to see us through. I have every confidence in them. That is part of football. You have to deal with disappointment. "It has been used as motivation at this club many times before. These young players will have to cope with it and get on with it in their careers."