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43 Motivational Quotes By Roy Keane

Famous As: Retired Footballer Who was Considered One of the Best Midfielders of His Generation
Born On: August 10, 1971
Born In: Cork, Ireland
Age: 52 Years

Roy Keane is an eminent Irish former professional football player and football manager. Considered to be one of the best midfielders of his time, he has won nineteen major trophies during his club career. From 2013 to 2018, he served as the assistant manager of the Ireland national Team. In 2021, he was inducted into the ‘Premier League Hall of Fame.’ He has also worked for British channels ‘Sky Sports,’ and ITV’s,’ football coverage as studio analyst. Take a look at the famous quotes by Roy Keane on kids, love, life, soccer, people, hatred, games, Scotland, growing-up, attitude, game, happiness, players, and more.

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People say 'go with the flow' but do you know what goes with the flow? Dead fish.

People say 'go with the flow' but do you know what goes with the flow? Dead fish.

Roy Keane
When results aren't good the manager gets the sack, that's the game.

When results aren't good the manager gets the sack, that's the game.

Roy Keane
I'm not at Manchester United to keep everyone happy.

I'm not at Manchester United to keep everyone happy.

Roy Keane
I think players tend to get anxious if they've not really done things properly - like eating, resting or training. If you're fully prepared you've got nothing to worry about - it's just a game of football.

I think players tend to get anxious if they've not really done things properly - like eating, resting or training. If you're fully prepared you've got nothing to worry about - it's just a game of football.

Roy Keane
United could soon overtake Arsenal as the chief threat to Chelsea, and defiant Keane vowed: We will keep fighting to the end. We are Manchester United, that is what we do.

United could soon overtake Arsenal as the chief threat to Chelsea, and defiant Keane vowed: We will keep fighting to the end. We are Manchester United, that is what we do.

Roy Keane
They have a few drinks, and maybe the prawn sandwiches, and they don't realise what's going on out on the pitch.

They have a few drinks, and maybe the prawn sandwiches, and they don't realise what's going on out on the pitch.

Roy Keane
These so-called big stars are people we are supposed to be looking up to. Well they are weak and soft. Priorities have changed in football and they are being dictated to by their wives.

These so-called big stars are people we are supposed to be looking up to. Well they are weak and soft. Priorities have changed in football and they are being dictated to by their wives.

Roy Keane
The type of game I play, I'm going to pick injuries and suspensions, unfortunately.

The type of game I play, I'm going to pick injuries and suspensions, unfortunately.

Roy Keane
The last time I was charged by the FA they had a murder lawyer in against me, so it's going to be a hard case to win.

The last time I was charged by the FA they had a murder lawyer in against me, so it's going to be a hard case to win.

Roy Keane
Sometimes you wonder, do referees understand the game of football?

Sometimes you wonder, do referees understand the game of football?

Roy Keane
Some people come to Old Trafford and can't spell football, let alone understand it. They have a few drinks and a prawn sandwich but don't realise what's happening on the pitch

Some people come to Old Trafford and can't spell football, let alone understand it. They have a few drinks and a prawn sandwich but don't realise what's happening on the pitch

Roy Keane
Patrick Vieira is 6 foot 4, and he starts having a go at Gary Neville, so I said 'come on have a go at me,' that's it.

Patrick Vieira is 6 foot 4, and he starts having a go at Gary Neville, so I said 'come on have a go at me,' that's it.

Roy Keane
No celebrity bullshit,no self promotion,an amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being

No celebrity bullshit,no self promotion,an amazingly gifted player who remained an unaffected human being

Roy Keane
Maybe Gary (Neville) deserves to be chased up a tunnel every now and then - there would be a queue for him, probably. But you have to draw a line eventually.

Maybe Gary (Neville) deserves to be chased up a tunnel every now and then - there would be a queue for him, probably. But you have to draw a line eventually.

Roy Keane
Just because a club says a player is not for sale, it doesn't necessarily mean that.

Just because a club says a player is not for sale, it doesn't necessarily mean that.

Roy Keane
If you love Senegal so much, why don't you play for them?

If you love Senegal so much, why don't you play for them?

Roy Keane
If it's not a contract I want then I won't sign it. That's not a threat.

If it's not a contract I want then I won't sign it. That's not a threat.

Roy Keane
If it had come to a fight, Patrick [Vieira] could probably have killed me.

If it had come to a fight, Patrick [Vieira] could probably have killed me.

Roy Keane
I still say the '94 Double team is the best. They could outfight you or outplay you, depending on the way you wanted it. But this side is moving in the same direction.

I still say the '94 Double team is the best. They could outfight you or outplay you, depending on the way you wanted it. But this side is moving in the same direction.

Roy Keane
I love it when the team scores... the lads are always giving me stick because of it, but I'm just so happy I can't help it.

I love it when the team scores... the lads are always giving me stick because of it, but I'm just so happy I can't help it.

Roy Keane
I just hope he doesn't frighten the players 'cos they're frigtened enough right now.

I just hope he doesn't frighten the players 'cos they're frigtened enough right now.

Roy Keane
I hate losing in training, I'm always arguing, having a go at everybody. I take my job very seriously.'

I hate losing in training, I'm always arguing, having a go at everybody. I take my job very seriously.'

Roy Keane
I got Robbie's mobile number and rang him. It went to his voicemail: 'Hi, it's Robbie - whazzup!' Like the Budweiser ad. I never called him back. I thought: 'I can't be f****** signing that'.

I got Robbie's mobile number and rang him. It went to his voicemail: 'Hi, it's Robbie - whazzup!' Like the Budweiser ad. I never called him back. I thought: 'I can't be f****** signing that'.

Roy Keane
I don't think some of the people who come to Old Trafford can spell football, never mind understand it.

I don't think some of the people who come to Old Trafford can spell football, never mind understand it.

Roy Keane
I don't believe skill was, or ever will be, the result of coaches. It is a result of a love affair between the child and the ball.

I don't believe skill was, or ever will be, the result of coaches. It is a result of a love affair between the child and the ball.

Roy Keane
I can't understand why people in Scotland rave about Darren Fletcher.

I can't understand why people in Scotland rave about Darren Fletcher.

Roy Keane
He's been like a fresh of breath air.

He's been like a fresh of breath air.

Roy Keane
Happiness is not being afraid.

Happiness is not being afraid.

Roy Keane
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

Roy Keane
Before the game there was all this stuff about anti-racism and anti-bullying. It would be a good idea to start wearing wristbands for anti-diving.

Before the game there was all this stuff about anti-racism and anti-bullying. It would be a good idea to start wearing wristbands for anti-diving.

Roy Keane