Robbie Keane answers Wolves fan criticisms

Wolves legend Robbie Keane today answered Molineux fans accusing him of turning his back on his first club in its hour of need, writes TIM NASH.

The 30-year-old will see out the rest of the season in the front-line of West Ham's bid to escape the drop after signing for the Premier League strugglers on loan from Spurs.

Amid whispers of interest from Molineux in taking Keane back - the club tried to sign him in similar circumstances a year ago - it's a role Wolves fans wanted to see the player take on at the club which launched him on his trail-blazing career.

And that has prompted some fans across the range of social network sites to accuse Keane of a betrayal.

The Irish international said: "I've been getting some stick about not coming back but you've got to realise there was never an opportunity for me to even consider it. There was never an offer there in the first place.

"In order for me to talk to any club I first need that club to agree a deal with Tottenham. West Ham were able to do that but there was never anything from Wolves for Tottenham or myself to even consider."

Wolves host Manchester United in tomorrow's late kick-off.