MICAH RICHARDS has joked that he’ll go on laughing strike on air after being criticised for ‘disrespecting’ Roy Keane.
The duo appeared as pundits on Sky Sports’ protection of Sunday’s Manchester derby.
Manchester United legend Keane, 50, launched into an impassioned rant following his outdated aspect’s dismal 4-1 defeat.
City outdated boy Richards, who has struck up a friendship with Keane, couldn’t assist however snort on the irate Irishman reside on air.
Chief soccer author of the Independent Miguel Delaney thought that Micah’s response was a bit of a lot.
He tweeted: “Watching Sky. Whatever you think of Keane’s punditry, thought it was a touch disrespectful for Richards to be in hysterics as Keane makes an impassioned point.”
Incredulous at this accusation, Richards, 33, hit again on Twitter: “Deary deary me!
“When Souness says to me ‘forget everything you’ve simply mentioned’ or Neville says to me ‘stop ranting, you’re not making sense’ I don’t see you saying it’s disrespectful to me so cease this nonsense.
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“It’s really not that deep. We all have respect for each other!!!”
Seeing the tweet, Gary Neville joked: “Thanks Richards 
”
To which the previous England worldwide replied: “Didn’t think we were on first name terms 
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Later, showing BBC 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, Richards ranted a bit of extra on the accusation of being disrespectful.
He mentioned: “I’m not allowed to snort now… truthfully, I simply gained’t snort! Shall I? I’ll be severe for the remainder of the present.
“Shall I? I’m taking again one among my greatest belongings in broadcasting.
“I’ll just zip it! Is that what you want me to do? I won’t be laughing for the foreseeable.”
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