Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Keane names six rivals he wanted to hit
Roy Keane has revealed the opponents he loved to hate during his Manchester United career.
W. Keane
player
Who
Roy Keane
What
Named six rivals he wanted to hit
Club
Manchester United
What happened. Roy Keane named six rivals he wanted to hit during his Manchester United career, with Patrick Vieira among those he loved to hate.
- Keane said the players were at the back of his mind during games.
- Patrick Vieira is among the six rivals he named.
“All these players were at the back of my mind. If I get a chance, I'm going to f**kin' hit you.”
— Roy Keane
The comments add another chapter to Keane's reputation as one of the game's fiercest competitors.
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