Because Keane was transferred from Nottingham Forest to Manchester United, he accepted media interviews before this game and talked about the game.
"I was never surprised by the arrival of this day because I've always known Nottingham Forest would come back." The Irishman was still very fond of the team who brought him into the top English leagues, "Even today I still thank Mr. Clough; I'll never forget everything that he had taught me in his lifetime..."