Roy Keane has gained a reputation for being tough and outspoken during his time on and off the pitch. But away from the drama, there is a softer side to the Cork man.
Roy Keane is a name that resonates with football fans worldwide. Known for his determination, leadership and uncompromising style of play, the 52-year-old has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport.
He previously told the Mirror: "I spotted a beautiful girl in a club in town. Her name was Theresa Doyle but she blanked me. She was in a steady relationship and didn't seem at all impressed by Roy Keane, the great footballer. In fact, I think my reputation was as a downer for all kinds of reasons. From time to time we ran into each other around Nottingham. I knew some of her friends, who told me Theresa was a dentist's assistant.
"I literally drove back to the car, this is all within 10 or 15 minutes. She said, 'What are you doing?' I said, 'Well, you don't want to go for a drink, you don't want to go to the pictures, what else can we do?' She got out [of the car] and I said, 'Might see you next week' and she said 'I don't think so' and slammed the door. That was my first date.
In his autobiography, Keane admitted that he "longed to go home to Theresa and the kids" after winning the 1999 Champion's League, rather than celebrate with teammates. Keane has since deleted his Instagram, much to the disappointment of fans. Explaining his decision during an appearance on Newstalk's Off The Ball, Keane said: "I'm sure people will get over it and survive! I've said it before, I done it for a bit of fun. With Covid, my youngest daughter was insistent I did it for a bit of fun. But it's moved on now, a bit of closure on it.
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