Biography roy keane beard

Early life Roy Maurice Keane was born into a working class family in the Ballinderry Park area of Cork's Mayfield suburb on 10 August 1971.
The beard which formally hung on the face of Ireland and Manchester legend Roy Keane is set to release a tell all biography about its time on the face.
Beards are the done thing when it comes to men's facial hair at the moment, there's no doubting it, and even our very own national grump Roy Keane has gotten in.

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#RIPtheBeard: Roy Keane shaves off his beard before Ireland V Gibraltar game in Dublin

Roy Keane, in the week that he released his second book, has also shaved his beard.

He had said at the launch of his book on Thursday when questioned about his facial hair: "The beard? No, I'm just a little bit lazy. But if you want me to get rid of it I might."

The FAI posted on Twitter: "We can confirm RIP The Beard! Roy has decided to shave the night before our first home qualifier!"

When most people think of Roy Keane, meekness is not the first word that will spring to mind in relation to the fiery Irishman .

But for Aston Villa's assistant manager himself, the biggest regret he has from his decorated career as a player is that he didn't always fight his corner as hard as he could have done.

Speaking at the launch of his second biography , the ex-Manchester United star opened up about some of the things he would do differently if he had his time again.

"I've had the chance to reflect over the past few years," he said. "I look back

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Roy Keane Autobiography: Most Incredible Extracts from Irishman's New Book

Roy Keane's new autobiography, titled The Second Half, is crammed with potentially controversial tidbits from the Premier League great's career.

Some of the most interesting passages centre on Manchester United managers of times gone by, as Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes enter the firing line of a man whose bite is as fearsome as his beard.

While these topics were expected to be covered, details of a player having a heart-attack during his time with Sunderland ranks among the more shocking revelations, especially as Keane admits to being "glad" about the situation that unfolded.

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Firstly, his discussion of Ferguson was always going to be a headline maker. The midfielder left United unceremoniously and received a battering from the Scot in his own autobiography. Keane details the haste with which he was pushed through the door at Old Trafford after his relationship with the boss and many squad members had broken down in 2005, reported by D

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Roy Keane

For the American college sports coach named Roy Keene, see Spec Keene.

Irish footballer (born 1971)

Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish footballpundit, former coach, and former professional player. He is the joint most decorated Irish footballer of all time alongside Denis Irwin and Ronnie Whelan, having won 19 major trophies in his club career, 17 of which came during his time at English club Manchester United.^[4] Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.^[5]

In his 18-year playing career, Keane played for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United before ending his career at Celtic. He was a dominating box-to-box midfielder noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play, an attitude that helped him excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Keane helped United achieve sustained success during his 12 years at the club, winning seven Premier League titles, four F