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A SCOWLING yob shows off his bruised face in a mugshot after headbutting Roy Keane during a brawl at the Emirates.Scott Law, 43, knocked the ex-Utd player through a set of doors after violence erupted.Scott Law was seen with bruises on his face after attacking Roy KeaneCredit: PAHe was today convicted of common assaultCredit: Chris EadesThe football fan saw red when Keane celebrated a goal from his former sideKeane allegedly elbowed Law in the aftermathCredit: PAThe drama came after the married dad saw red when Keane, 52, celebrated a goal from his former side against Arsenal.Law tried to worm his way out of the attack by claiming the Sky Sports pundit ambushed him and called him a “fat c***”.He also attempted to shift the blame by making out Keane simply ran into the top of his head.But the Gunners fan was today found guilty of common assault following an explosive trial.Read more on the caseHe was handed a three-year Football Banning Order, told to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay £764 in costs.Law declined to comment outside court but his lawyer confirmed he is planning to appeal against the conviction.District Judge Angus Hamilton dismissed the Arsenal fan’s claims he was acting in self defence as he returned the verdict today.He also said the fan had been “untruthful” in his account and found the assault was “deliberate”.Most read in FootballHighbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard the mayhem unfolded as Keane and fellow pundit Micah Richards sat in the Sky Sports box.Law was sat in front of the glass studio when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Roy Keane’s death stare to Wayne Rooney has fans ‘howling’ after Man Utd legend reveals he sleeps with hairdryer onProsecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.As the pundits made their way through the stadium for their pitch-side analysis, Law delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.Footage later showed the former footballer allegedly throwing an elbow at the supporter’s face in the aftermath of the fight.Richards then did “what any friend would” as he stepped in to restrain Law before the attacker fled the scene.During his evidence, Keane was forced to defend his reputation after being accused of taking “glory” in his “a hard man” image.Defence lawyer Charles Sherrard KC grilled the star for holding the record for the most red cards in English football.He also brought up Keane’s 2001 horror tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland – including how the ex-footballer later revealed he “wanted to hurt him”.Mr Sherrard then suggested Keane had used “gratuitous violence” by smashing Law in the face.But the Republic of Ireland star said: “I was assaulted in the workplace as a pundit and I was trying to stop him getting away.”That was my only intention.”Micah Richards stepped in to help his ‘friend’ RoyCredit: PAHe was seen restraining Law in the aftermath of the ‘headbutt’ incidentCredit: PAKeane claimed he and Richards were heading down for the final match analysis when contact was made with his face that sent him backwards through a set of doors.The pundit continued: “The only way I can describe it is that I was in shock. I didn’t expect it to happen, not when I was in my workplace.”Keane told the court he saw the attacker being restrained by Richards, who was trying to make sure he didn’t “run off”.The footie hardman then started yelling for someone to “call the police” as his fellow pundit loosened his grip on Law.Keane, who suffered bruising on his chest and arms, added: “We missed the final two goals but that was the least of my worries.”His story was backed by Richards – leading Mr Sherrard to brand the pundit a “stooge”.Richards was also forced to deny he was Keane’s “puppy” as he was quizzed on the stand.The ex-Man City star explained how his colleague was “physically massively shaken up” after Law “arched his head back” during the brawl.Richards added: “I felt a bit sorry for Roy. I was shocked and so was Roy, we were in disbelief. I think he handled it quite well.“I intervened, I felt sorry for Roy, he came to work to do his job and he was assaulted.“I did what any friend would do, I stopped him and diffused the situation.”Inside Roy Keane and Micah Richards’ unlikely bromance
Roy Keane and Micah Richards may have been separated by the Manchester divide as players.
But they have been thick as thieves since forming an unlikely friendship as pundits.
The duo initially appeared to be chalk and cheese while appearing on Sky Sports.
But despite their differing personalities, they have an underlying respect.
Fun-loving ex-City star Richards, 35, once said of his notoriously grump United pal: “Never did I think we’d have a relationship like that. Working with him is an absolute pleasure.
“I’m in awe of him.”
Ahead of Euro 2020, the pair starred in their own show together, with their on-screen chemistry and friendship clear for all to see.
The five-episode series, titled “Micah and Roy’s Road to Wembley”, followed the pair during that summer’s European Championships.

The evidence flew in the face of Law’s defence after the fan tried to paint Keane as some kind of animal pacing inside the glass Sky studio.He told the court Keane was “puffing his cheeks out” and banging on the window.Law said he had “never really seen that behaviour from someone who was working in the Sky box”.He added: “Mr Keane picked me out and started telling me to see him outside. He was pointing to doors in the box.”The thug claimed he went inside the stadium to go to the toilet and encountered the ex-footballer, who then “collided into him”.Prosecutor Simon Jones KC asked: “Are you seriously saying that Roy Keane ran into the top of your head?”Law, who cried while being questioned, said: “I put my head down in a defensive manner to protect my face.”But the civil engineer was accused of “dramatically” changing his “ridiculous” defence from a prepared statement he gave police the next day.Law also told how he had been an Arsenal fan “from birth” as he described his season ticket as his most “prized possession”.Speaking after today’s verdict, Kevin Christie, Crown Prosecution Service London North Football Lead Prosecutor, said: “This gratuitous and senseless act of violence was completely unacceptable.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When anyone attends a football match, either to work or to support a team, they should be able to feel safe and secure in that environment.“The Crown Prosecution Service works in close partnership with the police to ensure that all perpetrators of violence at football grounds are brought to justice.”Keane was forced to deny he glorified in his hardman image while giving evidenceCredit: Paul EdwardsMicah Richards meanwhile was accused of being the ex-footballer’s ‘puppy’Credit: PA More

A FAN accused of headbutting Roy Keane wept in court today as he claimed the “angry” ex-footballer told him to “see me outside”.Scott Law claimed the pundit was “puffing his cheeks out” and banging on the window of the Sky box at the Emirates.Scott Law claimed Roy Keane told him to meet him outsideCredit: PAThe pair were involved in a brawl at the EmiratesCredit: PALaw allegedly headbutted Keane after the ex-Utd player celebrated a goal from his former teamThe 43-year-old, who is accused of knocking Keane through a set of doors, said he had “never really seen that behaviour from someone who was working in the Sky box”.Law added: “Mr Keane picked me out and started telling me to see him outside. He was pointing to doors in the box.”The dad was watching Arsenal take on Utd when Keane, 52, celebrated a goal from his former club.He claimed he went inside the stadium to go to the toilet and encountered the ex-footballer, who “collided into him”.Read more news Prosecutor Simon Jones KC asked: “Are you seriously saying that Roy Keane ran into the top of your head?”Law, who cried while being questioned, said: “I put my head down in a defensive manner to protect my face.”He also told Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court he suffered injuries to his face from “Mr Keane’s elbow”.Footage released yesterday apparently shows Keane elbowing Law in the aftermath of the alleged headbutt incident.Most read in FootballThe Arsenal fan was accused of “dramatically” changing his “ridiculous” defence from a prepared statement he gave police the next day.Law had claimed he moved his head forward “in a pre-emptive strike” to defend himself from a “violent approach” by Keane. ‘I’m happy to be proved wrong,’ says Roy Keane as Man Utd legend eats his words about current star after FA Cup triumphWhen quizzed about the change in story, the civil engineer claimed he had “no sleep”, adding: “It was the worst night of my life.”Law’s evidence comes after Micah Richards earlier took the stand after he stepped in to restrain the football fan.The Sky Sports pundit was forced to deny he was Keane’s “puppy” as he told the court he “did what any friend would”.Richards added: “I grappled with him. I said what did you do that for? He was saying f***ing this, f***ing that.“I grabbed him and moved him down the corridor.“I had him, I couldn’t hold him for long enough so he run off. I was trying to restrain him until security arrived.“He said ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry’.”Micah Richards stepped in to help his ‘friend’ RoyCredit: PAHe was seen restraining Law in the aftermath of the ‘headbutt’ incidentCredit: PARichards gave evidence at the trial todayCredit: Andrew StyczynskiRichards said Keane was “physically massively shaken up” after Law “arched his head back” during the brawl.The ex-England ace added: “I felt a bit sorry for Roy. I was shocked and so was Roy, we were in disbelief. I think he handled it quite well.“I intervened, I felt sorry for Roy, he came to work to do his job and he was assaulted.“I did what any friend would do, I stopped him and diffused the situation.”But defence lawyer Charles Sherrard KC branded Richards “Roy Keane’s stooge” and said he believes there was never a headbutt.Richards then told the court his colleague was just “trying to defend himself” after footage apparently showed Keane elbowing Law in the aftermath.Mr Sherrard said: “I’m going to suggest this is where you are Mr Keane’s puppy. It’s an uppercut elbow to the nose.”But Richards said he didn’t agree, and also denied a footballer would get sent off for displaying similar tactics.Inside Roy Keane and Micah Richards’ unlikely bromance
Roy Keane and Micah Richards may have been separated by the Manchester divide as players.
But they have been thick as thieves since forming an unlikely friendship as pundits.
The duo initially appeared to be chalk and cheese while appearing on Sky Sports.
But despite their differing personalities, they have an underlying respect.
Fun-loving ex-City star Richards, 35, once said of his notoriously grump United pal: “Never did I think we’d have a relationship like that. Working with him is an absolute pleasure.
“I’m in awe of him.”
Ahead of Euro 2020, the pair starred in their own show together, with their on-screen chemistry and friendship clear for all to see.
The five-episode series, titled “Micah and Roy’s Road to Wembley”, followed the pair during that summer’s European Championships.

Keane was previously accused of taking “glory” in his reputation as “a hard man” as he was grilled over infamous tackles during his career.Mr Sherrard also referenced Keane holding the record for the most red cards in English football.He then suggested Keane had used “gratuitous violence” by smashing Law in the face.The lawyer said: “How are you stopping somebody getting away with an elbow to the face – with your bent arm?“That was your way of retaliating. You were the only person who delivered any unlawful violence. There was no need for that was there?”That injury to Mr Law’s nose was caused by you, in that way, in that moment.”But taking the stand, Keane denied all the allegations, with the court told he was actually carrying a bag in each hand at the time.He said: “I was assaulted in the workplace as a pundit and I was trying to stop him getting away.”That was my only intention.”The court heard the ex-footballers had been commenting on the game from a glass studio before the attack on September 3.Law was sat in front of the room when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.Law allegedly made his way to an area where he delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe married dad fled the scene following the brawl but was arrested the following day, it was said.Law denies a charge of common assault. The trial continues.Keane previously denied he took glory in his ‘hardman’ imageLaw claims he was acting in self-defenceCredit: PA More