Roy Keane reveals surprise highlight of career: ‘It sounds bizarre’
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Roy Keane reveals surprise highlight of career: ‘It sounds bizarre’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roy Keane has described his five years as Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill’s assistant as “the highlight of my career”. Speaking as O’Neill appeared as a guest on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane said: “I go back throughout my career and my experience with Martin, particularly going to the Euros, was probably the highlight of my career. Roy Keane Ireland ultimately missed out on a place at the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia after a play-off defeat by a Christian Eriksen-inspired Denmark, and O’Neill and Keane departed in the November of the same year following a disappointing Nations League campaign.

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Robbie Keane appointed head coach of Hungarian champions Ferencvaros
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Roy Keane explains why ‘brilliant’ Cole Palmer is a player ‘you’d pay to watch’
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Roy Keane hits out at ‘fool’ Christian Eriksen after Manchester United admission
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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill concerned by Paddy McNair’s lack of action
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Premier League legend reveals he 'wouldn't mind' fighting Roy Keane - as he insists the former Man United captain 'isn't as tough as he makes out'
3 months ago
Michael O’Neill reflects on Northern Ireland’s Nations League defeat in Bulgaria
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Roy Keane SAVAGES England for 'awful' second half performance in win over Ireland... accusing subs of showing 'arrogance' and players 'playing for themselves'
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Roy Keane delivers blunt verdict on Lee Carsley's anthem row as interim England boss prepares for his first game in charge of Three Lions
4 months ago
Roy Keane names his surprise team to miss out on the Premier League top four this season - as he warns they need a 'couple of signings in the next few weeks' to remain competitive
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Steve Coogan to play ex-Ireland boss Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane bust-up
5 months, 1 week ago
EFL owner claims he would 'NEVER' hire Roy Keane as manager because he would 'frighten the life' out of 'fickle' and 'fragile' players
5 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told
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Jack Butland back on England ‘radar’ for Euros after resilient Rangers displays
11 months ago
‘Stop messing about’: Roy Keane tears into Manchester United forward
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On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer
1 year ago
Shane Duffy hoping Evan Ferguson can be Ireland talisman for years to come
1 year, 2 months ago
The Roy Keane I know is no headbutter
1 year, 4 months ago
Martin O’Neill would have been interested in short-term Leicester role
1 year, 8 months ago
On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer
2 years ago
Michael O’Neill rejected Championship jobs before making Northern Ireland return
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Roy Keane leaves his fellow ITV pundits in stitches
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On This Day in 2005: Roy Keane leaves Manchester United
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On This Day in 1999: Robbie Keane signs as Coventry splash out £6m
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Republic of Ireland remain on track for future international success, claims Stephen Kenny
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Roy Keane is at his cutting best as he talks modern players and scrapping with Peter Schmeichel
2 years, 10 months ago
We’ll see how things take shape – Roy Keane hints at possible Sunderland return
2 years, 11 months ago
'I'm gonna f***ing smash you!' Ian Harte reveals Roy Keane threatened him while they went drinking
2 years, 11 months ago
Michael Owen sees funny side and Roy Keane gets his hopes up – Thursday’s sporting social
3 years ago
Roy Keane is filmed having furious row with Man United fan who called him a 'pr***' at Old Trafford
3 years, 2 months ago
Micah Richards explains the reason behind Roy Keane’s argument with Jamie Redknapp
3 years, 9 months ago
Roy Keane emerges as odds-on favourite to become new Celtic manager
3 years, 9 months ago
Roy Keane: Former player lifts lid on ‘emotional’ managerial style at Sunderland
3 years, 9 months ago
Roy Keane Frustrated By Lack of Tenacity in Goalless Manchester Derby
4 years ago
Roy Keane criticises Aston Villa's Jack Grealish for laughing during draw against Sheffield United
4 years, 6 months ago
Roy Keane joins Sky Sports as pundit
5 years, 3 months ago
Premier League 100: In praise of Roy Keane, the physical embodiment of Manchester United’s winning attitude
5 years, 9 months ago

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