Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has left new £25 million signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis out of his 25-man Champions League squad. The 24-year-old defender, who is the son-in-law of Manchester United legend Roy Keane, joined from Southampton on deadline day but faces a waiting game for top-tier European action despite expressing his eagerness to perform on the continent's biggest stage.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has strongly questioned Chelsea's decision to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez late in the summer transfer window. The vocal pundit directly disagreed with Ian Wright's recent claim that the Argentina international will elevate the Blues, citing major defensive flaws during his time at Aston Villa despite his bargain price tag.
England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway has sparked a war of words off the pitch, with Alf-Inge Haaland left fuming at the officiating in Miami. The father of Manchester City superstar Erling took to social media to suggest the Three Lions were "saved" by the referee, prompting a blunt response from pundits Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville.
Roy Keane has firmly dismissed the glowing praise directed at Thomas Tuchel following England's dramatic 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia in Group L. While several players lauded the manager for an inspiring half-time team talk that seemed to change the game, Keane insists Tuchel was merely fulfilling the basic requirements of his role and believes the reaction has been entirely blown out of proportion.
Roy Keane has criticised players' partners for wearing personalised shirts during the World Cup. The former Manchester United captain labelled the trend "ridiculous", while Ian Wright defended the gesture as a simple show of support for loved ones competing on football's biggest stage.
Alan Shearer has opened up on his frosty relationship with Roy Keane, admitting that fellow pundits Ian Wright and Micah Richards have been working overtime to convince him of the Irishman's character. The legendary pair never saw eye to eye during their playing days, and it seems the passage of time has done little to thaw the ice between the two Premier League icons.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has opened up on a private phone call with current club captain Bruno Fernandes after a high-profile war of words. The pair have been at odds over Keane's criticism of the midfielder's quest for individual records, but it appears the hatchet has finally been buried.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hilariously threatened to leave the country permanently if England win the World Cup this summer. The outspoken Irishman admitted his anxiety spikes whenever the Three Lions progress deep into major tournaments, revealing he would choose emigration over witnessing the ultimate English footballing celebration.
Roy Keane has told Harry Kane to curb his playmaking instincts and stay in the final third if England are to have any hope of World Cup glory. Despite the captain securing a narrow victory over New Zealand, the pundit believes tactical discipline will be the deciding factor in the tournament's extreme conditions.
Manchester United icon Roy Keane took on the role of proud father as his daughter, Leah, married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The pair tied the knot in a stunning rural ceremony held at the picturesque Kin House in Wiltshire.
The role that Gary Neville and Roy Keane played in turning Cristiano Ronaldo into a footballing “robot” has been explained to GOAL by Eric Djemba-Djemba, with the Portuguese icon wiping away tears while heading down the path to superstardom. Some rough treatment was handed out during his first spell at Manchester United, but the all-time great has never been the type to back down from a challenge.
Roy Keane has intensified his public war of words with Bruno Fernandes by posting a stinging message on social media. The Manchester United legend appears to have responded directly to the Portuguese midfielder’s claims that he had been dishonest in his assessment of the player's recent performances.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has launched a stinging rebuttal against Roy Keane, accusing the club legend of "lying" during a recent televised rant. The dispute stems from Keane's scathing assessment of the Portuguese midfielder's conduct while chasing the Premier League assists record during the final weeks of the season.
Roy Keane remains unconvinced that Michael Carrick is the right man to lead Manchester United back to the top of the game, despite an impressive interim spell at Old Trafford. The legendary former captain has voiced significant concerns as the club prepares to hand the managerial reins to Carrick on a permanent basis following a third-place finish in the Premier League.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane criticised Newcastle United forward William Osula for a theatrical Michael Jackson-inspired goal celebration. After the young Danish striker scored during Newcastle's crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday, he donned a white glove and danced, prompting Keane to suggest such moves belong in a nightclub rather than on a football pitch.
Southampton captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been accused of using "discriminatory language" towards an opponent during the Saints' Championship play-off semi-final win over Middlesbrough. The allegations emerged during a heated first half at St Mary's, overshadowing a dramatic second leg comeback that saw the hosts secure their place at Wembley.