Roy Keane has broken his silence following a confrontation with a fan of Ipswich Town, a team the former football once managed. The one-time Manchester United and Republic of Ireland star said he was not looking for a fight when offering to meet the irate fan in the car park after the game.

Roy Keane has insisted he was ‘not angry’ when he confronted an Ipswich Town fan while he was working at Portman Road last month.

Roy Keane insists he had no intention of fighting an Ipswich Town supporter who abused him after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road last month. The confrontation occurred after the full-time whistle as Keane stood by the side of the pitch with the rest of Sky Sports ’ broadcast team.

Roy Keane was involved in a tense confrontation with an Ipswich Town fan and told them to meet him in the car park following the side's draw with Manchester United at Portman Road last month

Roy Keane has insisted he was ‘not angry’ when he confronted an Ipswich Town fan while he was working for Ipswich at Portman Road last month.

Pundit defends actions, saying man he fronted up to after Manchester United’s draw at Portman Road had been swearing in front of children

The former United captain was at Portman Road to cover the match for Sky Sports as the Red Devils took on Ipswich, who he managed between 2009 and 2011.