On the Stick to Football podcast, Gary Neville was full of praise for Welbeck's recent performances. He said that Welbeck's form has surpassed that of any striker in United's squad, and was convinced that United had made a mistake in letting him go. In the face of Neville's impassioned words, Roy Keane countered coolly, emphasizing that you can't conclude that a player deserves to stay simply because they have left the club in a blaze of glory.
Neville was unperturbed, convinced that Welbeck would be a key member of a 24-man squad if United were to expand to a 24-man squad with the intention of retaining five or six strikers. Keane, however, had reservations, pointing out that players may have a spring in their step when they leave the club, but that doesn't mean they have what it takes to survive at a top club like United. In a debate sparked by two United legends, the two sides have gone head to head, each with their own version of the story.
