BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 27 December 2005 By Ed

* Keano gets a hero's reception at Celtic yesterday as they beat the mighty Livingston 2-1.

The Mirror:

Roy Keane got a rapturous welcome to Parkhead yesterday - but it's a good job no-one asked him to analyse blundering Bobo Balde's horror show for the Hoops' TV channel.

* Sky say that Chelsea are favourites to sign Maniche, instead of United

* The Indie report that United are watching Tottenham's Michael Carrick.

'Manchester United will keep a close check on Michael Carrick's contract talks with Tottenham Hotspur in the New Year with a view to buying the England midfielder as a long-term replacement for Roy Keane in the summer, should he fail agree a new deal at White Hart Lane.'