Vincent Kompany hits back at “dreadful” Roy Keane criticism with “absurdity” remark
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley were thumped 2-0 at home by Bournemouth last time out, leaving them 11 points clear of safety, and arguably putting the final nail in their relegation coffin
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has responded in the face of stinging Roy Keane criticism, saying the absurd thing is he’s improved as a manager this season.
The Clarets were thumped 2-0 at home by Bournemouth last time out, arguably putting the final nail in their relegation coffin. Kompany’s men are now seven points behind relegation rivals Luton in 17th and 11 behind Nottingham Forest and survival.
Manchester United legend Keane hit out at Burnley’s performance following the defeat by the Cherries. “Do you know what, they’ve been dreadful. They’ve been dreadful,” said Keane on Sky Sports.
“We talk about teams having a style of play in the Championship and trying to compare it to the Premier League, it’s chalk and cheese. It’s impossible. They look weak physically
“The goals they’re giving away, it’s schoolboy stuff. They gave away a goal against Arsenal last week. You wouldn’t see it on a Sunday morning, it’s dreadful. I admire managers who have a philosophy and a style of play, but you’ve got to adapt. They’ve been nowhere near good enough, it’s embarrassing the way things have been going for them.”
Kompany has now responded to the result and the criticism levelled at him, claiming he’s learnt from his experience managing in the top flight – despite how the season has panned out for Burnley.
“That’s when you progress most. Every book says it. It’s just really rough to be in it. But that’s why you get better,” said Kompany. “The absurdity of this job is I probably feel I’ve improved more this year than I ever have in my life.
“But, because you’re judged by results, you’re probably not having to tell this story until you’re back having your wins. These moments are useful, they’re just not nice.”
