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ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST MAN CITY

United kicked off the 2002/03 Barclaycard Premiership in style as they thrashed new-boys Manchester City 3-0, with Nick Barmby scoring on his debut and further goals from Mark Viduka and Robbie Keane. Terry Venables influence on this United team could be seen throughout, with every player playing for each other and the defence was particularly relaxed with Dominic Matteo and Lucas Radebe at the heart. Leeds last beat City at home eight years ago, but they have not lost an opening fixture for seventeen years now, winning eight, now including the last three Premiership openers. This is also the fourth time in a row that Leeds have kicked off a new season at home. United gave Nicky Barmby his Elland Road debut and the former Liverpool man did not disappoint, he helped pull the strings and his goal only told half the story of his contribution. It was an indifferent first 15 minutes from Leeds, they allowed Manchester City too much time on the ball and wing-back Shaun Wright-Phillips was able to maraude up and down the right flank, causing more a few defensive headaches. Alan Smith's hanging cross showed United that the visitors appeared a little nervous on their Premiership return after it was dropped unexpectedly by Carlo Nash, but fortunately for City Wright Phillips was there to hack the ball away to safety. Leeds took the lead on 15 minutes when Nick Barmby connected with Lee Bowyer's low cross on the volley to give the Whites the start they needed to their 2002/03 Premiership. The cross may have been deflected, but there was no doubting the quality of Barmby's finish. Alan Smith should have doubled the score on 32 minutes, but he shot wide after bringing down Ian Harte's corner in the box. With Sven Goran Eriksson watching, Smith was a yard away from impressing the England coach from 8 yards out. City were given their best chance of the game when Lee Bowyer's back pass rebounded off the chest of Paul Robinson, Nicolas Anelka looked certain to open his account for the vistors but somehow Matteo recovered in time and got a foot to the ball, with Anelka going down and claiming a penalty. United got their second right on the stroke of half-time when Mark Viduka, who had been quiet in the half, got his first chance after breaking from a pass from Nick Barmby and slotting the ball past Carlo Nash in the City goal from a narrow angle. United made no changes at half-time, and who could blame them with the side in such exhilarating attacking form. Lucas Radebe walked away with the official sponsors' man of the match, and it was on balance well deserved as he had the job of keeping Nicolas Anelka quiet. It was his interception that stopped Anelka from firing home after Benarbia had created the chance. Harry Kewell came close to increasing the United's lead, beating Richard Dunne on the line he rolled a shot across the face of the goal. City were then forced into their third substitute when Eyal Berkovic came off with extreme cramp allowing Chris Shuker to come on for his Premiership debut. Within minutes the young midfielder put Darren Huckerby through in the penalty area but the striker blasted over the target. Robbie Keane came on for Mark Viduka on 70 minutes and showed himself to be hungry to impress Venables. There had been rumours before the game that Keane would be given his chance from the start, but he was just edged out by Alan Smith. 11 minutes after coming on he ran on to a header from Smith and his pace took him well clear of the trailing City defence. With just Nash to beat he lobbed the ball over the advancing keeper and into the back of the net. Five minutes from time Robbie Keane was denied a second when his shot rebounded off the upright after Harry Kewell's run through the inside left channel. This was a promising start from Leeds, still plenty to work on as Terry Venables later admitted, but without doubt there is now an exciting edge to United's play that was lacking at times last season.

SPURS NOT INTERESTED IN ROBBIE

Spurs boss Glenn Hoddle has dismissed reports linking the club with a move for Robbie. White Hart Lane director of football David Pleat had declared earlier this week: "We are keeping abreast of the Robbie Keane situation". That lead to further speculation that Darren Anderton could go the other way in a swap deal. However Hoddle said "If someone wants to give you a bum steer , then so be it. If people want to know they should ask me. I have a list of players i want - and Keane is not on it".
Earlier this month Leeds agreed a £9 million fee with Sunderland but robbie insisted: "I don't want to talk to any other club, I'm happy at Leeds and believe i can impress the new manager".

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST SUNDERLAND

Leeds kept their faint Champions League hopes alive with a dogged win over a determined Sunderland. An own goal from the visitors Jody Craddock set the home side on their way, but a first victory in three was by no means safe until substitute Robbie Keane slotted home the second seven minutes from the end. Sunderland's hopes of winning at Elland Road for the first time in 41 years were hit when Kevin Phillips went off at the break, but they should have made it 1-1 only for Patrick Mboma to blaze over three minutes before Keane's clincher. Ian Harte also produced a telling goalline clearance as the Black Cats refused to lay down despite a Lee Bowyer-inspired Leeds dominating the opening hour of a game they simply had to win. The last thing Sunderland will have wanted to do is give their North East rivals at St James' a helping hand, but as Leeds came roaring out of the traps that's exactly what they did in the shape of a disastrous own goal. Phillips lost possession in the home half and could only watch as David O'Leary's side broke with their old zest, freeing Alan Smith down the right and although his driven cross did not find intended target Mark Viduka, Craddock's shin sent it spinning agonisingly over his keeper and into the top corner of the net. Phillips flashed a characteristic volley wide before injuring his groin and with him gone, their chances of cancelling out Craddock's gaffe appeared slim. Mboma was asked to pick up the pieces from Nial Quinn's aerial dominance while Kevin Kilbane finally started to give Danny Mills another torrid time after his mare against Manchester United. The Republic of Ireland winger thought his deflected cross had looped over Nigel Martyn for the leveller on 70 minutes, only for international team-mate Harte to get back and scoop a header out from right under the crossbar. A break from his own half was ended by a timely Joachim Bjorklund tackle, but as Smith won the ball back and squared to Viduka, he picked out the Keane on the penalty spot and he prodded coolly past Sorensen.

ROBBIE " I LOVE LEEDS "

Robbie Keane has vowed to fight for his place at Leeds United ad ignore the rising level of speculation which sees a move away from Elland Road as inevitable. "I love Leeds, it's a good club, and I feel at home here. I've heard the speculation loads of times before. Every club I've been at in the last three or four years, after I've been there about six to eight months, there are rumours I'm going here, there and everywhere. "But just to clarify, and get everything out of the way, I'm happy at Leeds. I've always said that, and I'm willing to keep fighting for my place. It's been a long time since I celebrated with a cartwheel after scoring a goal in the Premiership, and it was nice to get half an hour on the pitch," added Keane. "I know I haven't started a game for a while, and I've not played as many matches as I would like to, but I'm not the manager so there's not a lot I can do about that. Of course there is frustration in not starting, particularly as I know I'm playing well for Ireland and playing well for Leeds when I come. "Obviously, no-one wants to be on the bench. As a footballer you want to be playing football. That's your job, but the last couple of months I haven't been playing. But I feel good and I feel sharp, and I will just have to keep doing what I'm doing. Hopefully my goal yesterday, and what I did when I came on, will maybe get me a start."

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST GRASSHOPPERS

Goals from Harry Kewell and Robbie Keane were enough to see Leeds into the fourth round of the Uefa Cup at the expense of Swiss side Grasshoppers. Grasshoppers equalised twice with goals at either end of each half but it was not enough to prevent David O'Leary's side from eliminating them from the competition. After a scrappy opening, Kewell settled Leeds' early nerves with a superb solo effort in the 19th minute. Oliver Dacourt's lunging tackle poked the ball clear to Kewell deep inside his own half. He raced up the pitch, taking the ball past the Grasshoopers' defence and finishing with a superb right-footed chip past the on-rushing goalkeeper. But a mix-up between Rio Ferdinand and Danny Mills allowed Ricardo Nunez to steal a goal back for the Swiss team just before half-time. However, seconds later Keane finished well to restore Leeds' cushion. The second half  began more sedately with neither goalkeeper being tested in the early stages. Grasshoppers began to threaten more as the half progressed but Nunez's second goal - a well-taken low drive - came too late to give Leeds any real cause for alarm.

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST TROYES

Robbie Keane saved Leeds from European embarrassment with the late goal that took them past Troyes. Last season's Champions League semi-finalists were just 13 minutes away from the ignominy of a Second Round exit in the UEFA Cup when the Republic of Ireland striker pounced. His close-range header dragged David O'Leary's side through 6-5 on aggregate, just when it looked as if they would succumb to the away goals rule at the hands of a side that had already accounted for Newcastle in the InterToto Cup. Troyes, again full of flair and force going forward had taken an early lead through Sharib Amzine, but once Mark Viduka headed Leeds level the nerve-ends seemed to have been saved. But a fortunate strike from David Hamed and fine third from Jerome Bothen left Leeds staring humiliation squarely in the face at 5-5 on aggregate, until Keane's seventh of the season saved the day. Even the goal had a slice of luck about it as Viduka, put beyond the off-side trap by David Batty, screwed his effort wide of the mark only for the ever-alert Keane to pop up and steer a simple header past the man on the line. It confirmed the Irishman's position as his side's leading scorer and is easily the most important goal he has scored since his move from Inter Milan to side desperate to do well in Europe after last season's exploits fell agonisingly short. Two defensive lapses in the home leg left Leeds with a tough task in the Champagne region of France and their place in Friday's third-round draw looked even more precarious as Troyes took an early lead as Amzine smashed a stunning strike high into the top right-hand corner. But the first leg had seen Viduka run the French defence ragged and true to form, the Aussie grabbed his third goal against them on 14 minutes as Batty looped a clever ball back into the box and the Aussie climbed highest to calm the visitors' nerves. Keane then saw an effort come off the foot of the far post before another long-range effort gave Troyes hope of overturning a 4-2 first-leg, Dominic Matteo sticking out a limp leg to divert Hamed's low drive past a bemused Martyn. The England keeper then did superbly to flip Samuel Boutal's drive over before Rafih Saifi wentdown the left and his low cross squeezed through the legs of Duberry, Rothen arrived unchallenged to crash home and put his side level on aggregate, but ahead on away goals. Until Keane striking instinct put him on the spot to give Leeds an overall lead that, once Martyn had smothered Nicolas Gousse at death, ensured another rollercoaster European ride rumbles on.

ROBBIE SCORES FIRST SENIOR HAT TRICK

Robbie Keane's first senior hat-trick helped condemn managerless Leicester to a third-round Worthington Cup exit as Leeds hammered six at Filbert Street. Eirik Bakke, Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell also got their names on a lengthy scoresheet as sorry City, with Garry Parker temporarily at the helm, capitulated all too easily in front of their own fans. The tone was set as early as the twelfth minute as Keane deflected a Bakke header past Ian Walker from close range. And the same two players combined four minutes later, as the Norwegian headed Ian Harte's cross into the path of Irishman Keane, who doubled his side's lead at the second time of asking. The visitors lined up for shooting practice, and Olivier Dacourt went close from long range before Keane turned provider, sending Bakke clear with a back-heel to plunder a third after 39 minutes. Soon after the break it was clear that Parker hadn't managed to muster the words to rouse his charges, and Keane's all-round excellence was rewarded on 53 minutes, as he reacted smartly after Viduka's shot was blocked to snaffle his hat-trick. With the Foxes fans voicing their displeasure, their side fell even further behind four minutes later as Aussie striker Viduka, without a goal since August, bent a delightful fifth past Walker via the underside of the bar. Viduka's fellow Socceroo Kewell got in on the act seven minutes later.

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST IPSWICH

Leeds returned to the top of the Premiership after a Mark Venus own goal four minutes from time gifted David O'Leary's side victory. Leeds were trailing to a 22nd minute header from Marcus Stewart until Robbie Keane drew them level with just over 20 minutes to go. And a trademark piece of wing wizardry from Harry Kewell ensured Leeds left with all three points as Venus stabbed the Australian ace's cross into his own net. It was no surprise when last season's surprise package did break the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Stewart stole a march on Danny Mills to head Venus' inch-perfect cross past Martyn. Ipswich continued to search for the crucial second and Nigerian international George should have done better when he attempted an ambitious chip from the edge of the box in the 67th minute. Keane wasted a golden opportunity two minutes later to punish George for his miss when he found himself one-on-one with Sereni, but the former Sampdoria stopper made another excellent save. But man-of-the-match Sereni could do nothing to prevent Keane from drawing Leeds level two minutes later after the Republic of Ireland international latched onto Kewell's exquisite throughball before coolly slotting home. From that point on there was only going to be one winner, but it took the outstretched boot of the unfortunate Venus to ensure Leeds leapfrogged Manchester United and Arsenal at the top of the Premiership.

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST MARITIMO

Leeds restored some order to their latest European campaign by finally overcoming the threat of Maritimo. The Portuguese side had caused a stir by winning the first leg in Madeira, but crumbled as David O'Leary's UEFA Cup hopefuls enjoyed an Elland Road cakewalk. Robbie Keane and Harry Kewell overturned the deficit before the break and Eirik Bakke added another in the second-half as Leeds at last showed they are taking this competition seriously after the criticism of their first-leg flop. Maritimo could even have plunged them into further trouble on 12 minutes as Brazilian Dinda forced Nigel Martyn to parry his thundering 35-yard free-kick and then get up quickly to block Quim's rebound with his legs. But thankfully for a surprisingly large Elland Road crowd it proved to be just a blip as the home side quickly cancelled out Bruno's freak free-kick a week ago. David Batty fed Robbie Keane down the right channel and although two Maritimo defenders came across, a fortunate richochet fell perfectly for the Irishman to smash a fine effort high inside Nelson's near post. Even then the outcome was by no means certain and it needed Kewell's third goal in two games to settle the nerves, the Australian planting a firm header past Nelso after compatriot Viduka had picked him out with a pin-point cross from the right. Their persistence was rewarded with a third soon after though as Kewell streaked clear on the left, rifled in a low effort that Nelson could not hold and Bakke pounced to stab home the loose ball to add to his vital goal against Derby.

ROBBIE STRIKES LEEDS TO TOP

Leeds Goalscorer Robbie Keane insisted the club must keep their feet on the ground as their 2-0 at Charlton lifted them to the top of the Premiership table. Keane said "It's nice to score but first and foremost it's nice to get the win. Charlton is always a tough place to win and luckily for us they got a man sent off (Graham Stuart) and then it was easier for us. It's early days yet but it's good to be playing well and to win."

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST CHARLTON

Danny Mills had a happy return to The Valley as Leeds United went top of the Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Charlton, who played for an hour with 10 men after Graham Stuart was sent off. Robbie Keane's first of the season and a second half Mills rocket gave Leeds the points, though they should have scored more as they missed chance after chance as Charlton struggled to keep pace. Charlton's early season woe continued as they were forced to endure wave after wave of Leeds attacks following the dismissal of their captain for a two-footed lunge at Ian Harte. Scott Parker's header from a corner was athletically saved by Nigel Martyn in the Leeds goal, but O'Leary's men were a constant threat on the counter-attack, with the pace and skills of Keane and Harry Kewell a menace to Fish and Steve Brown. And it came as no surprise when Keane netted his first of the season after 21 minutes, pouncing on a loose ball after Fish had elected to let the ball run back to goalkeeper Kiely. The young Irishman - his place under pressure after his £12 million move from Inter Milan over the summer - kept his cool to lift the ball over the advancing Kiely and give his side the lead. Keane was rarely out of the action and was the subject of The Valley's frustrations just before the half-hour mark when he appeared to be sent sprawling by the Charlton 'keeper, only for referee Mark Halsey to book him for diving - much to the annoyance of O'Leary on the sidelines. But the pivotal moment came on the 36th minute when the Charlton captain Stuart was sent off for a two-footed tackle on Harte. The full-back was unhurt in the clash, but it was an ugly lunge from Stuart and exactly the type of challenge the FA are trying to extinguish. Leeds remained patient and simply hit Charlton on the break - a tactic rewarded when full-back Mills crashed a 25-yard left-footed strike past Kiely, much to the annoyance of the home fans who had booed his every touch.

ROBBIE TO MAKE MOVE PERMANENT

Robbie Keane has hinted that he will be making his loan move with Leeds a permanent one. The former Coventry and Wolves prodigy, who joined Inter Milan at the start of the season for £13million, was brought back to England by David O'Leary on loan after a nightmare Italian introduction. Since then 6 goals in 11 appearances has made Keane one of the hottest Premiership properties. And Keane gave his strongest indication that he will be staying at Leeds for next season's Champions League campaign, making the £12million switch permanent. After being awarded the Carling Player of the Month award Keane beamed: "So far it's gone well for me and I'm enjoying every minute and it's nice to get an award. We've been doing well this month as a few weeks ago we were 14th in the league, but now we're sixth and hopefully we can get ourselves into Europe. Leeds are a great side and in a few years I think we'll be a force, but it would be nice to meet Inter in the Champions League next year and do well against them. I don't think I have anything to prove to anyone and I'm just concentrating on going out and playing to the best of my ability. I had an opportunity to go and play for one of the best clubs in the world and obviously I couldn't turn it down, but it's nice to be back playing in the Premiership. Alan Smith and Mark Viduka have been doing very well and I didn't expect to get my chance so soon, but luckily things have gone well for me. The only unfortunate thing is that I won't be able to play in the Champions League as I've already played once in the competition for Inter. Hopefully we'll be back there next season."

O'LEARY PAYS TRIBUTE TO KEANE

Leeds boss David O'Leary paid tribute to Robbie Keane, who he will make a permanent fixture in his squad at the end of the season when he forks out a further £12million to Inter Milan. O'Leary said: "Robbie's done really well since he arrived, but I don't think we will see the best of him until next season. We're working very hard to get him more involved in the team play as a whole and he freely admits he needs to improve in that area. But his goals have been vital for us. Just how vital we will find out at the end of the season."

ROBBIE WINS PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Leeds striker Robbie Keane has been crowned the Carling Player of the Month for January. The on-loan Irishman will pick up the award before the home game with Derby after making a spectacular return to English football. Keane netted five goals in January, including a brace against Manchester City and an overhead kick against Coventry, as David O’Leary’s men climbed up the Premiership table. The Carling awards panel said: "Robbie Keane has shown a temperament beyond his years during the spell at Inter Milan and subsequent return to English football. Since his loan move to Leeds he has scored six goals and reaffirmed himself as one of the best strikers in the Carling Premiership. It is also no surprise to see that United's recent upturn in form has gone hand-in-hand with Keane's signing. Keane has scored six times in 11 games since joining from Inter Milan and Leeds have first option on his permanent signing at the end of the season, for a fee of around £12million". The Republic of Ireland striker has bagged six goals in eight starts in a six week spell and on Friday was presented with his Carling award at United's Thorp Arch training complex. The 20 year old said: "I know I've been scoring a lot of goals, but all credit to the rest of the lads for providing the chances. "My goal against Coventry was definitely the best, but I just wish it hadn't been against my former club" "But it's great to have been given the award. It's been a good month for me and a good month for the team which is the most important thing."We started out in 14th place and now we're up to sixth which shows how well we're doing. Winning games has given us more confidence and we're working very hard to get right up there in the league and to qualify for Europe. My aim now is to help Leeds qualify for the Champions League again next season to make up for it.".

ROBBIE NOT PUT OFF PLAYING ABROAD AGAIN

Leeds utd striker Robbie Keane has said that he has not been put off  playing abroad following his experiences at Inter Milan and whilst he may well apply his trade overseas in the future, he admits that it will not be for a while and probably not at Inter. Leeds have the option to sign the on-loan Irishman for £12m this summer, a scenario that looks more likely by the week, although Keane admitted, "I can't say that playing abroad is over for me." He continued, "It looks unlikely I'll be going back to Inter, but I'll never forget or regret the experience I had there. It is great to be back playing first-team football again and that's all I've ever wanted to do. I'm told there were a few clubs who were in for me when Inter said I could go. But as soon as Leeds came in there was never any doubt where I wanted to go because it is a club that's really going places and has so many players I already knew well." Keane added, "But at my age how can I say I've completely closed the book on playing abroad again? If it is a way to improve yourself and learn you've always got to consider it. Now, though, I couldn't be happier with my game. I'm more relaxed and mentally stronger. Much of that is down to David O'Leary, a great manager who knows exactly what he wants from his players and is fantastic at letting them know it. Hopefully I'll be a Leeds player for at least a few years yet. It is a very exciting prospect." He admits that his main frustration this season is not being able to take part in Leeds Champions League campaign having already played in Europe with Inter, as he said, "I go with them to the matches and join the preparations, but in the end all I can do is support them and wish them well. Hopefully, though, I'll be part of the European effort next season. I certainly think we've a good chance of finishing in third place and taking the third Champions League spot again."

BOTH MANAGERS PRAISE KEANE

Both managers were left singing the praises of United striker Robbie Keane after the youngster proved the difference between Leeds and Coventry. Leeds manager David O'Leary said: "He scored a fine goal but perhaps he should have scored in the first half. We kept it tight at the back which was a good thing. I felt we controlled the game even though I know we can play better. The crowd have stayed with us even though we have lost a few games. To get a crowd of 36,000 against Coventry is fantastic." Coventry manager Gordon Strachan also applauded Robbie Keane's wonder winner for Leeds. The Republic of Ireland striker powered in the 69th minute with a spectacular overhead kick to settle the match. "It was a special goal from a special player. You can't coach something like that," said Strachan.

ROBBIE SCORES AGAINST COVENTRY

Robbie Keane returned to haunt old club Coventry City, with his spectacular strike giving Leeds victory at Elland Road. The Republic of Ireland international's overhead kick in the 69th minute illuminated an otherwise gloomy encounter, leaving Coventry three points adrift of safety at the bottom of the Premiership. Leeds came close to making the breakthrough after 61 minutes when Keane won a free-kick 20 yards out and Harte powered a free-kick through the wall but Hedman reacted superbly to push the ball over the top. However, the Swede was helpless nine minutes later when Keane struck the winner in style. David Thompson cleared Viduka's shot off the line but the ball was returned into the box by Danny Mills. Keane got on the end of it to send a brilliant overhead kick beyond Hedman.

ROBBIE MAKES DEBUT FOR LEEDS

LEEDS striker Robbie Keane was quick to praise all the United players after playing a key role in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa. The 20 year Irish international set up Lee Bowyer's first-half equaliser and was later hauled down inside the are to earn Leeds the decisive penalty converted by fellow countryman Ian Harte. While Robbie may have grabbed the headlines, he insisted afterwards that United's appetite to battle for everything was the major factor in securing all three points. Keane said: "We all knew beforehand that Aston Villa were a bogey side, so we knew it was vital we worked very very hard. "On the penalty decision awarded against Gareth Barry he added: "I thought it was a penalty. If he hadn't touched me I would have had a great chance of scoring, so lucky for us it was awarded.

WHY ROBBIE WENT TO LEEDS

Robbie Keane has revealed why he turned down a number of clubs to move to Leeds, but has mixed feelings about leaving Italy. The Republic of Ireland striker, who jetted in to Leeds on Thursday afternoon to undergo a medical at Elland Road, is optimistic about his spell in Leeds, but admitted he did believe things would turn out better in Milan. "I have mixed emotions - when I joined Inter Milan in July I thought I would be spending some years in Italy, "said Keane. "I have settled well over there and was learning the language and had made a number of friends. But the most important thing was that I had only been picked for half of the Serie A games and, as any footballer will tell you, playing is everything. "The 20-year-old was consulted by Inter once other clubs became interested, and Robbie was relieved that Leeds did come in for him as they were his first choice. "Last week Inter officials told me that there had been a lot of interest from Premiership clubs and indicated to me that they would be considering offers. They asked me which team I would join if I had a choice and I told them it would be Leeds. I want to have the best possible football career and I know that moving to Leeds will help me achieve this. There are so many young players at Leeds and I know the Irish lads here. We are definitely going places. I think we can win the European Cup. There are some tremendous players here and it is a pleasure to be part of things here. I am hoping we can bring some trophies and silverware to Leeds."

LEEDS LAND ROBBIE

Leeds have sensationally landed Robbie Keane on loan for the rest of the season with an option to make the move permanent for a transfer fee of £12m at the start of the 2001/2002 season. Keane will arrive in England tomorrow for a medical and it is hoped he will be signed and registered as a Leeds player in time to be available for the Aston Villa game on Saturday and the trip to Newcastle on Boxing Day. The news that Leeds have taken Inter Milan striker Robbie Keane on loan, with a view to a permanent move, will send shivers down the spines of the Whites' Premiership rivals. Keane made an explosive debut in the top-flight last season for Coventry, and, as Opta's stats reveal, he should cause plenty of headaches yet again for the players given the responsibility of keeping him in check. The Republic of Ireland international scored 12 times for the Sky Blues and recorded an impressive goals-to-shots ratio of 21% for the 1999-2000 campaign - despite struggling to find the net in the latter stages of the season. One thing that marked Keane out above most strikers last season was his unerring accuracy in front of goal. The youngster hit the target with a commendable 61% of all efforts, regularly testing opposing 'keepers. As United unveiled Robbie Keane, Chairman Peter Ridsdale was able to reveal that the striker had agreed a deal beyond this season for another five years. Keane is likely to begin his spell at Elland Road with a place on the bench tomorrow after receiving international clearance at the last minute, and increased the likelihood of United paying Inter Milan the £12m needed to secure his services at the end of the season by agreeing personal terms. "I am delighted that we are able to announce that Robbie has signed for the balance of the season and a commitment for five years beyond," said Ridsdale. " We can't wait to see him pull on the number seven shirt as soon as possible and watch him play. "