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    Grumpy Roy Keane reveals he HATES shaking hands as Gary Neville ‘reveals his bizarre nickname for himself’

    ROY KEANE has lifted the lid on his hatred for handshakes and hugs, with Gary Neville handing him a bizarre nickname for his troubles.The Manchester United legend was speaking on Stick to Football: The Overlap Special, brought to you by Sky Bet, alongside Neville, Ian Wright and Jill Scott.Roy Keane revealed his dislike for handshakes, fist bumps and hugs on The OverlapCredit: YouTube/The OverlapGary Neville then revealed a bizarre nickname Keane apparently gave himselfCredit: YouTube/The OverlapOn the podcast, the quartet spoke about their biggest pet hates in a Room 101-style discussion.Neville strangely revealed his dislike for barbecues, Avanti Trains, shoehorns and WhatsApp message groups, before Keane added his own ones into the mix.The Irishman, 52, called for the activity of shaking hands to be locked away.This conversation led to Wright recalling a funny interaction between Keane and a waiter at a restaurant days prior.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWright explained how Keane had gone to wash his hands before the waiter then shook his hand to say hello, prompting Keane to go and wash them again.The Arsenal icon asked why Keane didn’t simply do a fist bump with them, with Keane being labelled “awkward” by Scott after saying he didn’t like fist bumps.Even hugs were too much for the former tough-tackling midfielder as he declared they should be reserved for loved ones, such as his wife, children, grandchildren and his dog.His prickly responses then saw Neville reveal the bizarre nickname that Keane apparently calls himself.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNeville said: “You know what his nickname for himself is? “It’s hedgehog. He calls himself hedgehog.”Gary Neville reveals he hates BARBECUES as he slams ‘unsociable eating experience’ and Roy Keane agreesHowever, Keane hit back at the suggestion by saying it wasn’t his nickname while Neville enjoyed a chuckle at the remark.Moving on, Keane then explored his dislike for rich people with flash cars who park wherever they want, and called for them to have their tyres slashed as a consequence.He said: “People that have a few quid and just park wherever they want – double yellow lines or disabled bays – and just take the ticket off because they can pay that. Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry.”It’s rude – we should slash their tyres. It’s so rude, parking where they want – it’s arrogant.”Keane’s suggestions also included footballers wearing socks above their knees, with holes in the socks or with one side of their shorts rolled up – calling out England star Declan Rice in the process.His final addition was footballers coming off the pitch and high-fiving everyone on the bench, with Keane saying he would be too annoyed to do that. More

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    Work on Aaron Cresswell’s new £4million home drags on after endangered red squirrels spotted

    FOOTIE star Aaron Cresswell was forced into extra time while building a new £4million home — by endangered red squirrels.Work was delayed for a year after the protected critters were spotted in his garden.
    Work has been delayed on Aaron Cresswell’s £4million home after red squirrels were spotted in his gardenCredit: Rex Features
    It is illegal to disturb the protected creatures under the Wildlife and Countryside ActCredit: Getty
    West Ham defender Cresswell — compared to a squirrel by former teammate Mark Noble — got permission in February last year to demolish an existing property and build a six-bed pad with cinema, garden pavilion and playground.
    But the rural plot in Formby, Merseyside, is next to a National Trust red squirrel refuge.
    And it is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act to disturb them.
    Cameras caught squirrels near a potential nest, halting work until after the breeding season.
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    Red squirrel populations have declined massively in recent decades as they have been replaced by larger grey squirrels.
    The species can only now be found in parts of northern England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
    Cresswell, 33, plans a sedum plants roof to boost biodiversity and a hedgehog home in his garden.
    Documents filed at the local council reveal Cresswell originally bought the property for £1.1million three years ago but it remained vacant while he lived in London.
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    Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard lives nearby and ex Reds and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole used to live in the same road.
    His planning agent said they had worked to ensure the design “supports local species, habitats and wildlife”. More