I find traits such as determination and drive that people use to excel in the workplace can make them somewhat difficult in real life. Keane and Fergie both had ability first and foremost but also an incredible determination. Some of the criticisms both men have used over the years is petty and silly at times re other people. I've even seen it in people I know who are super successful in the business world but can be somewhat cold to people outside of it. I'm with Keane on the Maguire criticism by the way.A glimpse of the mind set was evident when Gabby Agbonlahor stuck up for Maguire on talk sport. He rambled on how good he was last yr, and how good a euros he had. You can imagine if he played with Maguire, he'd probably say nothing to him re his current form. You can imagine Roy giving him a bollicking. Ability isn't everything but you can see why one was a decent player and one was a great. Ability only gets you so far.
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Almost all of those are directly related to him wanting the very best, in order to be as competitive as possible. And his example on the pitch was as consistent as it gets.
I don’t think he is as complex as people make out. He has a dry wit and he is ultra competitive. That’s about it, I think.
Yes and you could say the same about SAF. Obsessed with winning
He was my favorite player. As a pundit, it seems he is mostly out to shock and provoke.
I get it……you really don’t like him
I think we could debate forever if there was any just cause behind his actions but ultimately there's always a lot of drama around Keane. Right or wrong there just is.
As much as he likes to talk about nonnsense(and I find it all really entertaining and funny) he is a little drama queen himself. It's just covered with this tough, Irish, veneer. He's an unusual mix.
Thank you for the video. That was more of the destroyer role for Keane than the midfield metronome but even at the end of his career it was still a fantastic display against a midfield of Vieira, Makelele and Zidane. His last game for Ireland I think and an excellent performance.
Cheers.
Just checked it and you are right, it was his last game for Ireland!
That’s brilliant.
He’s not. He’s just very blunt and will not saying something for the sake of tv cameras.
Reminds a time when van der Vaart just called it as he saw it which threw everyone off.
The most interesting part is Keane going hard on Zidane in the 4th minute and the latter staying on his feet, no way that would happen in today's game without the player hitting the deck and Keane most likely receiving a red card.
I wonder if there's a graph of injuries that were a result of tackles over time to see if the refereeing actually changed anything injury wise.
For all of you wondering what Keane meant by going in hard, he was probably talking about the way Van De Beek tackled Sarr
It's going to be Keano.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...me-even-the-dog-tells-me-what-to-do-6j3wsw0jz
Excellent article by David Walsh
Excellent article by David Walsh
nah it’ll probably play out more like the below before training on Monday
Keano: alright listen up here you little FREAKS… here’s one interim manager you’re not gonna SCREW with….
Michael Carrick!
Shame that he says he "feels nothing" when he drives past OT. I get that it was a job to him and things soured at the end but that just sounds depressing.
I don't believe him. But maybe I'm just in denial.
When did he say this?
He said its because he feels more about the people in the dressing room with him at the time rather than just the venue itself.
You really want Keane to get emotional over a brick?
Hahaha you are so defensive, I wasn't even having a go No, I don't want him to get emotional over a brick, I just said it's a shame he doesn't feel anything for a place where he helped make amazing memories. When I go past Old Trafford, I don't think "huh, that's a brick" but that's just me, you do you!In the Times interview earlier on this page.
I just read the interview where he explained it that's all.
I read it too. I said it was a shame he feels that way. You then came out with some gibberish about bricks.
I once watched a documentary about Pele's playing days where the European nations purposely set out to injure him during the 1966 world cup tournament (and succeeded in doing so). Some of the tackles were mental, and I'm pretty sure the injuries were more frequent and serious
Chelsea 1:1 Man Utd
Having a full blown meltdown about Carrick in a way he never did with Ole. Today he's proved he's no different to Neville in covering up for his friend.
Keane at his worst here.
Roy Keane going over the top. These ex Utd players are becoming annoying pundits.
Old Keane is back
Thought he might fight Carra there
Shouting match with Carra. Jesus.
Not surprising considering Carrick is the player who replaced him after Fergie had kicked him out.
What did he say?
Keane has never seen a problem that wasn't caused by a lack of effort, character or running. Look for any insight or nuance beyond that and he's at sea.
Carra is obviously egging him on. Hasselbaink is the rest of us
He's about to knock Carragher out 
Keano