Former Manchester United star Roy Keane says he was “too nice” during his playing days, leading to many betraying him over the years.
The ex-Ireland midfielder was famous throughout his career for his rough and physical style as well as his quick temper on and off the field.
Keane was sent off a total of seven times during his successful spell in Sir Alex Ferguson’s midfield and had several high-profile run-ins with the likes of Patrick Vieira, Alan Shearer and Alf Inge Haaland.
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His confrontational nature ensured the controversies followed him into management, but he maintains his difficulties as a player and coach were a result of him being too nice to those around him.