Thursday 7 July 2011

Roy Keane


DoB: Aug 10, 1971

PoB: Cork, Ireland

Position: Midfielder

Clubs represented: Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Celtic

Total appearances/goals: 462/57

Total caps: 67/9

Honours:
7 domestic league titles, 4 domestic cups, 4 domestic super cups, 1 domestic league cup, 1 minor domestic cup
1 UEFA Champions League, 1 Intercontinental Cup

Football Writer's Association Player of the Year: 00
Players' Player of the Year: 00
Premier League Ten Seasons Award: Overseas Team of the Decade
English Football Hall of Fame: 04
Chosen for the FIFA 100

Highs:
Was involved in expensive british football transfer at the time, when he moved from Nottingham to Manchester for £3,75 million.
Captained United to an unprecedented treble in 99, although he missed the CL final due to suspension.

Lows:
His maverick attitude resulted in an almost unending series of controversial episodes, resulting in several suspensions, bans from the international team, and ultimately missing the chance to end his career in Manchester.

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