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Martin O'Neill has backed up Roy Keane's stance on the attitude of some modern footballers

O'Neill backs Keane's view on modern day 'cry-babies'

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has said he is "absolutely in agreement" with Roy Keane's assessment that footballers should be able to put aside conflict with management when they take to the pitch.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

Mourinho watched his United side limp to a 0-0 draw at home to Valencia in the Champions League mid-week

Keane: Good luck to Jose Mourinho with this stuff

The pressure won't ease on Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho unless some players buck their attitude and give full commitment to the club, according to Roy Keane.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

Roy Keane was involved in a major bust-up with Harry Arter

McAteer blames Keane for Rice's Irish absence

Former Republic of Ireland international Jason McAteer has claimed that Roy Keane is to blame for Declan Rice's withdrawal from the Irish set-up.

Soccer • 01 Oct 18

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane and Shane Supple in conversation ahead of the game against France

Supple on Keane support and being Cluxton's understudy

Bohemians goalkeeper Shane Supple acknowledges Roy Keane's support during a difficult time in his career and reflects on his time as Dublin's back-up goalkeeper under Jim Gavin.

Soccer • 24 Sep 18

McCarthy revealed more details of the Saipan row

'It's like Keane's Ireland, it's bonkers' - McCarthy

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy says Roy Keane is getting too much attention as the assistant manager of the national team.

Soccer • 22 Sep 18

Roy Keane (L) has been Martin O'Neill's assistant manager since 2013

Liam Brady: Roy Keane has been the story far too often

Liam Brady believes Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane needs to be "reined in" as he is causing unnecessary headaches for boss Martin O'Neill.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

'He has been betrayed by some of his friends. That will be a disappointment for him.'

Manager insists Ireland need Keane's passion

The manager also says that Stephen Ward's international career won't be ended by his leaked message.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

'I had major rows last year in Drogheda with a couple of individuals but what I did was just got rid of them.'

Mahon: 'I won the Oscar for having rows'

Former Drogheda United manager Pete Mahon believes he 'won the Oscar for having rows' during his managerial career.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill speaking to the media in Wroclaw

O'Neill says leaked audio 'doesn't tally' with events

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has said an apparent WhatsApp audio message leaked on social media in relation to the bust-up between Roy Keane, Harry Arter and Jon Walters "doesn't tally".

Soccer • 10 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill badly needs a good performance in Poland

O'Neill needs his fighting Irish to show united front

Eleven months and a day since a memorable win in Cardiff, the Republic of Ireland are in complete disarray.

Soccer • 10 Sep 18

Report: Squad 'confused' by Keane's attack on Arter

It has been reported that the Ireland assistant manager fell out with the midfielder after injury forced him to miss training.

Soccer • 10 Sep 18

Callum Robinson declared for Ireland in March

Mixed emotions for Robinson after Ireland debut

Republic of Ireland new boy Callum Robinson admitted to mixed feelings after making his international debut.

Soccer • 07 Sep 18

Sean St Ledger believes that Ireland can bounce back from a tough week

St Ledger backs Irish players to ignore distractions

Former Republic of Ireland international Sean St Ledger is confident that the current team will be able to put the unrest of the last week behind them and get a result in what he believes is a derby game with Wales tonight.

Soccer • 06 Sep 18

Harry Arter has opted out of the Ireland squad

Hunt 'shocked' Arter-Keane row was made public

Noel Hunt says he is extremely surprised that an argument between Republic of Ireland international assistant manager Roy Keane and Harry Arter was made public.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill: "He wants to get going at club level and if he clears his mind."

O'Neill: Arter absence may be down to Keane fallout

Martin O'Neill admitted that Roy Keane's altercation with Harry After may have been a factor in the Cardiff midfielder's absence from the Republic of Ireland squad for Thursday's Nations League encounter with Wales.

Soccer • 03 Sep 18

Two Manchester United will now oppose each other on the sideline

Giggs excited about Keane reunion in Cardiff

Ryan Giggs used to avoid Roy Keane on the Manchester United training ground but now he can not wait for their reunion on an international touchline.

Soccer • 02 Sep 18

Roy Keane built something special after joining Manchester United in 1993

Irish stock devalued since Keane move shook the world

Harry Arter and Greg Cunnigham were the only Irish players to make Premier League moves this summer. As the new season gets underway, Rob Wright examines the transfer history since Roy Keane became the most expensive Premier League signing 25 years ago.

Soccer • 12 Aug 18

Roy Keane is looking forward to the Liam Miller match

'I don't think they realise how big the pitch is'

Watch the press conference as Roy Keane and Michael O'Flynn announce the squads for the Liam Miller tribute match - the Republic of Ireland assistant manager was in flying form

Soccer • 10 Aug 18

Roy Keane will be back in the red of Manchester United for the charity game

Keane announces star line-ups for Liam Miller game

Roy Keane has announced a stellar line up for next month's fundraiser for the late Liam Miller at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Liam Miller • 09 Aug 18

Keane urges support for Liam Miller tribute

Roy Keane says the footballing world is still in shock over the death of Liam Miller.

Soccer • 18 Jul 18

Keane is a fan of football, but never a football fan

The Ireland assistant manager had some sharp words for his fellow pundits after England crashed out.

World Cup 2018 • 12 Jul 18

Dunphy: Ireland playing worst football in the world

Eamon Dunphy has said that under the management team of Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane the Republic of Ireland are playing "the worst football" in the world.

Soccer • 25 Jun 18

Roy Keane said he has no regrets still, 16 years on

Keane: I let people off lightly in Saipan

Roy Keane has revisited his exit from the 2002 World Cup, saying he let people off lightly during the team meeting that ended in the infamous bust-up.

World Cup 2018 • 23 Jun 18

Roy Keane: 'You look at good managers going in and out of doors and it has you scratching your head'

'I'd like another go' - Keane still has club ambitions

Roy Keane is still determined to return to club management one day despite admitting football is a "mad industry".

Soccer • 25 May 18

WATCH: RTÉ report from day Roy Keane left Saipan 16 years ago

It is 16 years since Roy Keane left the Republic of Ireland squad, just nine days before the World Cup began in Japan. Relive the most seismic moment in modern Irish sport.

Soccer • 23 May 18