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LOVE HIM or loathe him, you can’t argue that Roy Keane is box office when it comes to punditry.The Man Utd legend, 50, always offers good value on Super Sunday or ITV, livening up even the dullest game with his explosive views.
Roy Keane has become box office viewing on Soccer Sunday on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
And if he’s not digging out a player, he’s rowing with his co-pundits and taking the Mickey out of them.
But don’t be fooled, the former football hardman isn’t all bite. After all, he’s willing to dress up as his grandchildren’s favourite PAW Patrol character for a laugh.
Here’s Keane’s best moments of 2021.
CLASH WITH CARRAGHER
Liverpool and Man Utd legends will always have their differences, long after they’ve retired.
Last month, Keane went toe-to-toe with Jamie Carragher after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea.
The pair locked horns over former caretaker manager’s decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the Premier League clash.
Keane was left open-mouthed by the decision and raged at Carragher after he suggested the Portuguese was best left out due to his lack of effort in defence.
And after Carragher appeared to scoff at the suggestion Ronaldo should be picked because he has scored important goals since his Old Trafford return, the Irishman exploded.
He raged: “What’s the game about?! You’re talking about [Mo] Salah… the game’s about goals Jamie!”

Jamie Carragher and Keane getting into an argument as Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink looks onCredit: Sky Sports
MAGUIRE’S CELEBRATION
Score your goal, maybe crack a smile, and then get back into position for kick off – that’s Keane’s idea of a celebration.
So, when Harry Maguire found the net for England against Albania and cupped his ears in response to his critics who had slammed his recent performances, the ex-hatchet man wasn’t impressed.
Keane moaned: “Puts his hands to his ears like he shutting the critics up. But I think that’s embarrassing.
“He’s been a disgrace the last couple months for Manchester United. He thinks if he scores there, he’s going to shut his critics up. Embarrassing.”
Harry Maguire’s cupped ears celebration against Albania didn’t do it for KeaneCredit: Reuters
Keane called the underfire Man Utd skipper’s goal celebration ’embarrassing’Credit: ITV
SOFT SIDE
For all his toughness and talk, Keane can be a big softy.
And he will do anything for his grandchildren, who absolutely dotes on and shares family time on his brilliant Instagram account.
Including dressing up as animated puppy Chase from popular kids’ cartoon PAW Patrol.
Captioning the snap of him in a giant dog costume, Keane quipped he’s only doing it to pay for his pool heating bill.
He joked: “Available for party hire. I don’t like parties or kids but the pool needs heating.”
Earlier this year, Keane dressed up as PAW Patrol character Chase for his grandchildren
WOUND UP BY RICHARDS
Clearly, Keane has a soft spot for fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards.
But he couldn’t see the funny side when the former Man City star showed him a trending TikTok video of a video game animation of his FIFA 21 character performing a dance celebration.
Richards shared a video of the moment on social media, bursting into laughter at Keane’s stoney-faced reaction.
Even Graeme Souness couldn’t help crack a smile at the hilarious moment.
Richards joked on Twitter: “A lot of fans asked me to show Roy a funny video from TikTok and I wasn’t going to let you all down… I just can’t play you the real audio.”
Micah Richards shows Roy Keane his FIFA 21 clipCredit: Twitter @MicahRichards
Keane was unamused by the clipCredit: Twitter @MicahRichards
A lot of fans asked me to show Roy a funny video from TikTok and I wasn’t going to let you all down… I just can’t play you the real audio 🤣😡 pic.twitter.com/a4BbKH8UBo— Micah Richards (@MicahRichards) February 7, 2021

GRAB SOLSKJAER
Keane, being a close pal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, regularly backed his old team mate when the daggers were out over his management style.
But even he was flabbergasted with his continued belief with Brazilian midfielder Fred.
And it came to afoot at half-time during the Manchester derby, with United being bossed off the park and trailing 1-0.
Keane said he would grab Solskjaer for his team selection and seethed: “If Ole walked in here now I’d grab him and say why are you playing Fred?”
The performance was so bad at half time he also claimed ‘I give up.’ as he conceded: “These are international footballers I can’t understand the defending.
“I give up. I’m driving down here today thinking, ‘I wonder, you know Man United will have their chance, they’re at home’. 
“They’ve been like this all season, giving up chances, and City got a little bit arrogant and gave them one or two chances, but it’s two at the moment, unless United do something drastic it’ll be another four or five.”
Although they are friends, Keane said he wanted to grab Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his team selection
STILL FIERY
Back in October, Keane showed there’s still a bit of devil in him when he stood up to a supporter who abused him.
A supporter called him “an absolute p****” as he signed autographs outsideOld Trafford.
The fan is first heard saying in a video that appeared online: “You’re a legend of this club.”
Keane replies: “What am I trying to do? Hang around all day and sign autographs? I’ve signed autographs!”
The fan then asks: “What are you being like that?”
Keane replies: “Like what? Like what? What did I do?”
At that point the supporter says: “An absolute p***.”
Keane tells him: “Oh, because you’ve had a few drinks and they [United] got beat you’re taking it out on me? What’s that got to do with me?
“You’ve had a few drinks, I can tell. What have you had, two pints? Tell all your mates not to lecture me.”
Keane was caught on camera showing off his famous temper when he was abused by a United fan

‘AVERAGE’ SPURS
During a live video link with Jamie Redknapp, Keane just loved stirring the pot about average Spurs back in February.
Roy’s view was that Tottenham did not have a good enough team to compete with Europe’s best.
But Jamie wasn’t having any of it in a heated argument.
And when Redknapp pointed to the fact the club had international footballers in their squad, Keane wasn’t impressed.
“If you can trap the ball, you can play for your country these days,” he hilariously quipped.
Roy Keane joked that anyone can play international football these days if they can ‘trap the ball’

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STILL HAS A RIVALRY WITH VIEIRA
Earlier in the campaign, Keane was at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea.
Banter of the highest order was exchanged with Gunners fans as he waited to shoot live link.
One can be heard shouting, “Where’s Patrick? Where’s Vieira?”
A smiling Keane then pointed to his pocket, implying that’s where the former French captain is.
Keane also told Gary Neville that he believed he was a better player than his fierce rival.
In their playing days, Roy Keane had a fierce rivalry with Patrick VieiraCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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THE Champions League last-16 draw had to be done again on Monday after Uefa made an almighty mess of it.Astonishingly, a redraw was issued when Manchester United were seemingly left out of the pot and denied an opportunity to play Atletico Madrid.
The Champions League draw was messed up with Man Utd seemingly being left out the potCredit: Reuters
Instead, they were paired with PSG, however that draw has now been declared null and void.
It’s not the first time a draw for a cup competition has gone completely wrong.
Here’s five other disasters.
1982 WORLD CUP DRAW
What could possibly go wrong when you ask a group of Spanish schoolboys to do a World Cup draw?
Well, Scotland found out when they had to fetch some mini Tango balls out from what looked like a tombola.
The poor Scots were drawn in the wrong group and the whole thing had to be restarted.
Eventually, they would be paired with New Zealand, Soviet Union and Brazil – getting tonked 4-1 in their final game and crashing out.
Spanish school kids were drafted to help with the 1982 World Cup draw
Overseen by a young Sepp Blatter, Scotland were mistakingly drawn in the wrong group
THE ROD STEWART CUP DRAW
When rocker Rod Stewart was asked to do the Scottish Cup fifth round draw for the 2016-17 season, no one could’ve imagined what would’ve happened next.
The bleary-eyed rocker’s arm spun round, it swooped into the bowl, and he animatedly announced each number with glee.
Later, Rod said he was doing an impression of Rod Hull and his Emu puppet.
He also admitted, he’d had a few.
“I did tell them, I said ‘Listen guys when I come and watch the football I do like a bevvy or two’. They said ‘Don’t worry about it,'” he told the Harry Redknapp Show podcast.
Rod Stewart was hilarious during the Scottish Cup draw in the 2016-17 seasonCredit: PA:Press Association
Later, Stewart admitted he’d had a few drinks beforehandCredit: PA:Press Association
SEMI-FINAL MUDDLE
Back in 2018, Lynsey Hipgrave had a moment to forget on the BBC.
The BT Sport presenter even apologised for her gaffe to football fans on Twitter for her error, getting the fixtures of the last four all muddled up
Manchester United were drawn against Tottenham, while Chelsea will face Southampton at Wembley in an FA Cup semi-final draw.
But Hipgrave accidentally claimed Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho would be taking on his former Blues.
And after being the subject of ridicule from fans, Hipgrave tweeted: “That’s live tv, not my first mistake and certainly won’t be my last.
“Really sorry. Just checking you were all listening.”
Linsey Hipgrave got her semi-finalists muddled up back in 2018 for the FA Cup drawCredit: BBC
HIPGRAVE AGAIN
And it wasn’t Hipgrave’s last mistake.
Last season’s FA Cup first round draw was also a complete disaster, who made a few mistakes as she hosted the event alongside Grant Holt.
When No75 was drawn, she confused Havant and Waterlooville as Torquay United.
Then, mixed up Skelmersdale and Crewe Alexandra in announcing Bolton’s opponents.
Just to make matters worse, she revealed “they were up against Bolton Wanderers” when Bolton were supposed to be the home team.
When No75 was drawn, Hipgrave also confused Havant and Waterlooville as Torquay United.Credit: BBC
NUMBERS GAME
In 2007, the Football Association were forced into launching an investigation after the wrong numbers were called out.
Fans were left scratching their heads when Arsenal legend Sammy Nelson pulled out the No24 ball and said it was 25.
That meant Aston Villa had to play Manchester United, when they thought they should’ve been playing Middlesbrough.
Bizarrely, when Nelson did say the No25 his fingers were covering the number leaving viewers perplexed.
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An FA spokesman later said: “It’s a number 24 but because there’s a line underneath the numbers, at that angle on the film it does look like a 25. It’s been verified by our competitions department.
“There’s no mystery and absolutely no problems with the draw. We can understand how the confusion might have taken place.
“We can have a look at the ways the balls have been designed but we’ve never had a problem with them before.”
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THE apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.Like his famous dad, Charlie Savage, 18, is making waves in the football world – and is currently starring at Manchester United.
Charlie Savage is making great strides at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
His dad Robbie Savage famously was a youth player with the Red DevilsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Robbie Savage, front row second from the left, played in the Class of ’92 side alongside David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Paul ScholesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The talented youngster was called up to the Wales U18 squad to face England on March 29, and gave a good account of himself despite the Dragons losing 2-0.
Famously, his father, BT Sport pundit Robbie Savage, was a member of the Class of ’92 side featuring the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, and Paul Scholes.
Savage Sr, 46, also got 39 caps for Wales – playing for clubs including Leicester City, Birmingham City and Derby County during his career.
And Charlie even shares his old man’s position – playing in central midfield, where he loves to break up the play.
LOVES A TACKLE
Ex–pro Robbie was famous for his tough-tackling style and his energy on the pitch.
What he lacked in skill, he made up for with high-energy displays.
Similarly, Charlie is a box-to-box midfielder who loves a tackle and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.
However, he’s got a bit more to his game in terms of being a creative spark and is a good passer of the ball.
In 15 appearances for United’s U18 side last season, Charlie has four assists and two goals to his name.
Talented Charlie Savage is a good distributor of the ballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Savage, celebrating a goal against Blackburn, also has an eye for goalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Proud of my boy , keeps going , keeps working hard , keeps listening to his coaches , he’s starting to get his rewards 💙⚽️ better finisher than his dad pic.twitter.com/JZmQxzpfJc— Robbie Savage (@RobbieSavage8) November 28, 2020

His first goal for the club in a 4-1 win over Newcastle was celebrated by Robbie on Twitter.
“Proud of my boy, keeps going, keeps working hard, keeps listening to his coaches, he’s starting to get his rewards,” he captioned a video of Charlie’s strike.
He amusingly added: “Better finisher than his dad.”
KING KONG
In 2018, Savage was part of a team of first-year United scholars that travelled to Hong Kong for a tournament.
The Red Devils competed in the Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit, and managed to win it.
Charlie impressed in the competition against local sides and started every game.
United thrashed the HK Academy 6-1, beat HK All-Stars in the semi-finals and then overcame Guandong Under-17s 3-0 in the final.
LEICESTER-BORN, WELSH FUTURE
Charlie was born in Leicester in 2003, a year after Robbie left the Foxes to play for Birmingham.
Like his dad, Charlie Savage has chosen to represent Wales at youth level
Charlie Savage is said to have a bright future in the game
Robbie Savage has spoken of his pride about his son’s progress and said he’s a better finisher than he ever was
But, proud of his father’s roots, he’s looking into follow in his footsteps and play for the Wales national team.
In September 2019, he made his debut for their U17 side – and played five times.
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He impressed for the Dragons, who qualified for the elite round before it was postponed due to Covid-19
Charlie was called up to the U18 team for a match against the Three Lions on March 29.
Wales Under-18s had not played for more than 20 years since Neville Southall was in charge of the side back in 2000 but the age group has been relaunched with changes to Uefa’s tournament structure. More