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Roy Keane has backed Pep Guardiola after footage emerged of the Manchester City boss lecturing serial autograph hunters near his home.
The 53-year-old was the target of would-be autograph hunters, who asked him to sign t-shirts and other memorabilia.
Guardiola identified two who wanted to profit by selling souvenirs with his signature and gave a forceful response while pleading with them to make better decisions.
“Don't come again, I won't tell you again, I know your faces,” said Guardiola.
'Go to school and get ready guys. “You're young, so don't be here wasting your time,” Guardiola told the trophy hunters, who were standing awkwardly and clutching replica shirts.
'Do you want to live your life doing this honestly?
Pep Guardiola recently launched an X-rated tirade against serial autograph hunters
In the images Guardiola is seen attacking the autograph hunters and tells them not to approach him again.
Roy Keane has backed Guardiola for confronting 'absolutely annoying' autograph hunters
'Let's keep doing it. Prepare better. Damn man, this is not for all people, this is for you.
'What are your dreams? Tell me, what is it? Where do you dream my friend? Practice, fuck, practice.'
Guardiola found an ally in former Manchester United captain turned pundit Roy Keane.
Keane criticized the autograph hunters and stated that there is now a lack of respect.
“Good on Pep Guardiola for lecturing autograph hunters; they are an absolute nuisance,” said Keane, speaking at the Stay with football podcast, presented by sky bet.
'You see them everywhere and they are absolutely right. Years ago, if you wanted a t-shirt or a photo, there was an element of respect. There is no longer that respect.
'Now there are people waiting in the parking lots.
'Also, is that your house? It's terrible that they know where people live now. They're idiots, well done Pep.'
Guardiola has gone through a difficult season with Manchester City sixth in the Premier League
Reports emerged this week that Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra are separating.
Guardiola's strong response to autograph hunters came in the middle of a difficult season for the Manchester City manager.
His team is currently 12 points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League, with the reigning champions sixth in the table.
This week it emerged that Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra will separate after a 30-year relationship.
Reports from Spain claim Serra ended the relationship after Guardiola “put football before their relationship” by signing a new two-year deal to remain Manchester City boss.
Roy Keane was speaking at the Stay with football podcast, presented by sky bet