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'If happiness is to lead the life you want, I can say I'm very happy'

Wenger opens up on Roy Keane, Henry and regrets

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger speaks to The Late Late Show about his admiration for Roy Keane, the Thierry Henry handball incident and his main regret from his time as a manager.

Soccer • 17 Oct 20

Roy Keane has been protective of former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his punditry role

Keane: 'Bluffers' will throw Solskjaer under the bus

Roy Keane believes Manchester United's underperforming squad contains "too many bluffers" who will cost manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job.

Soccer • 09 Oct 20

Jurgen Klopp was bemused by Roy Keane's assessment of his side

Klopp confronts Keane over 'sloppy' comments

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp called out Roy Keane after taking exception to the former Republic of Ireland midfielder's assessment of the Reds' 3-1 defeat of Arsenal.

Soccer • 28 Sep 20

Assessing the righteousness of all that Roy Keane anger

As the curtain closes on another fantastic season of Roy Keane's rants, we take a look back at some of the highlights of the 2019/20 campaign, and ask if the former United and Ireland captain could back up his statements.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

David de Gea's formed has suffered of late

United must grasp the nettle and axe De Gea, says Keane

Manchester United must get a better goalkeeper than David de Gea if they want to challenge for the Premier League title, former captain Roy Keane has said.

Soccer • 28 Jul 20

Keane guided Sunderland to the Championship title

When Keane poured cold water on Sunderland party hopes

Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott tells RTÉ 2fm's Game On about the time Roy Keane clamped down on plans to celebrate Sunderland's promotion in 2007.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Roy Keane was represented by the late Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy, representative of Irish players, dies

The London lawyer, Michael Kennedy, who represented many leading Irish football players, has died.

Soccer • 24 Jun 20

David de Gea was heavily criticised by Roy Keane for failing to stop Spurs' opener

Solksjaer: 'I'm not sure Roy would've stopped it'

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer doubted Roy Keane's opinion that David De Gea is overrated and that he would have saved Steven Bergwijn's goal in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

'I would be swinging punches' - Keane slates De Gea

Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United No 1 David de Gea as "the most over-rated goalkeeper I have seen in a long time" after the Spaniard failed to save a shot from Tottenham's Steven Bergwijn in Friday night's 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20

Roy Keane hung up his boots 14 years ago

On this day: Roy Keane retires from football

Roy Keane brought the curtain down on his illustrious career on this day 14 years ago, the former Manchester United captain claiming medical advice on a long-standing hip injury meant retirement was his "only option".

Soccer • 12 Jun 20

From the Archives: Roy Keane leaves Ireland WC squad

Roy Keane was the Republic of Ireland's star player heading into the 2002 World Cup, but he didn't play a minute in Japan or South Korea after a bust-up with then manager Mick McCarthy.

Soccer • 22 May 23

When St Francis upset the apple cart in the FAI Cup

In 1990, non-league St Francis made a memorable run to the FAI Cup final. Goalkeeper Gary Matthews shares his memories of that journey with Raf Diallo.

Soccer • 14 May 20

Roy Keane's famous interview with RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman makes a cameo

Sporting Moment: Roy Keane and Saipan

Each week on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, we will be delving into the archives to relive the nation's favourite sporting memories. Today it's the turn of Saipan!

Soccer • 01 May 20

Roy Keane in his Manchester United playing days

Nonsense to say players should take pay cut - Roy Keane

Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane has told players at the top clubs in the cash-rich Premier League to ignore pressure to take pay cuts.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

Roy Keane in action for Manchester United back in 2002

Peter Crouch: One look from Keane made me sell my car

Peter Crouch spoke to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about how the game has changed, camaraderie in the dressing room, and Roy Keane not approving of his new Aston Martin.

Soccer • 08 Apr 20

Roy Keane was Republic of Ireland assistant manager from 2013 to 2018

Keane backs Quinn to tackle 'tough' FAI situation

Roy Keane is optimistic for the future of football in Ireland and believes that qualification for Euro 2020 would be a big confidence boost as the FAI and interim deputy chief executive Niall Quinn set about rebuilding.

Soccer • 22 Feb 20

'I remember it well. You try not to remember the defeats'

Clyde nightmare lives long in the memory for Lennon

Neil Lennon captained a Celtic team featuring Roy Keane in one of the biggest shock defeats of their history and they face the same opponents - Clyde - in the Scottish Cup

Soccer • 08 Feb 20

Dele Alli is tackled by Liverpool's Fabinho

Keane slates Alli - 'He's lost that hunger'

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was singled out for criticism by Roy Keane and other television pundits following his side's 2-1 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Soccer • 27 Oct 19

Roy Keane: "It's a long way back for United but scary how far they've fallen."

Keane: I was shocked & saddened by how bad United were

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said he was "shocked and saddened" by how bad his old team were in their 2-0 defeat at West Ham.

Soccer • 22 Sep 19

Jonathan Walters (R) with Roy Keane during Ireland camp back in 2015

Jon Walters: 'I don't know why people listen to him'

Jonathan Walters has said he doesn't "know why people listen" to Roy Keane in response to comments the former Republic of Ireland assistant boss made about the striker this week.

Soccer • 07 Sep 19

Willi Heinz plays his club rugby for Gloucester

Heinz to make England debut as Roy Keane role revealed

Willi Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie will make their England debuts against Wales on Sunday.

Rugby • 09 Aug 19

The 39-year-old is about to embark on his first season in club coaching with Middlesbrough

Keane and able - Teesside Robbie determined to succeed

With Robbie Keane set to embark on his first club campaign with Middlesbrough, Declan Whooley looks at a demanding schedule and asks two former team-mates what the retired striker will bring to his role as assistant manager.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Martin O'Neill took the reins at Nottingham Forest at the end of January

Martin O'Neill sacked by Nottingham Forest

Martin O'Neill has been sacked by Nottingham Forest just five months after taking the reins.

Soccer • 28 Jun 19

Roy Keane spent just five months at the City Ground

Roy Keane leaves Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane has left Nottingham Forest after just five months in the assistant manager's job.

Soccer • 24 Jun 19

Martin O'Neill has started well at his former club

O'Neill restoring reputation as Forest eye play-offs

Martin O'Neill is just over a month back in club management and the former Ireland manager is now eyeing a place in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 01 Mar 19