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Roy Keane 'sent me a mouthful' when I told him I was planning on signing for Everton instead of Aston Villa in 2014, reveals Tom Cleverley as he admits to 'nervousness' when he did eventually join Villa assistant on loan

Tom Cleverley has revealed that he incurred the wrath of Roy Keane when he told him that he was going to join Everton instead of Aston Villa.

Cleverley, who retired this year, spent over a decade on the books at Manchester United a was loaned to a number of clubs during that time.

After a few years of first team action it became clear that a loan move would make sense for the 2014-15 season.

Aston Villa, where Keane was assistant manager, eventually secured his services but only after a deal with Everton fell through.