Roy Keane Calls Out Irish Mentality on Hand Ball

Roy Keane has shot down Ireland's attempts to get their controversial World Cup play-off match against France replayed due to a handball by Thierry Henry. Keano calls out the Irish defense and the goalkeeper in particular.

[@adipredescu1990]

The most amount of truth and common sense spoken by a football person in the space of 5 minutes... ever.

[@murdock6450]

since brian clough.. keano old manager

[@jaycartwright5689]

Keane is a legend, coming from an Arsenal fan. It's funny how the reporters are so scared of him.

[@abdirahimmussa2708]

hahahahahahah

[@paularkins6039]

Thought you were a West ham fan

[@medb8882]

Henry was relieved at Keane’s response 😂

[@Beaver489]

Hahaha "Are you going to let it ring?!" "That's good manners" "drop them an email" Fucking love Roy

[@tan21121]

i'm a liverpool fan and as you all can imagine roy keane has never been a hero of us lfc fans, however if every footballer and manager was as honest as roy keane the game would be a better sport. top man

[@spreadthelove77]

He's the man you want to lead your boys into War. Tells it the way it really is, and no horse-shit. Fucking Legend.

[@its22dm1]

Breath of fresh air this man, what a legend !! "John Delaney - I wouldn't take any notice of that man" :D :D

[@soareadrian10]

awesome mentality.. Love the way he thinks.Good job Roy.

[@robmoss3963]

"France are going to the World Cup - get over it." ... what a legend!

[@dazza4345]

what bad luck they got in the world cup.

[@ebojfmdboojoh4023]

exactly, they could have won this tie, they need to get over it

[@avisionofsorrow]

"Drop em an email." LOL LMAO OMG!!! He is legend.

[@tyson10682]

amazing player, honest guy, love him or hate him he is a living legend

[@c.t.9681]

Seems to know what he's talking about everything he said 100% true

[@CrazyIrishDrunk1]

Roy speaks the truth, especially about Irish football teams weak mentality, they can do so much better and the fans are maybe the best in the world, 110% behind the Irish team regardless of the outcome. There has to be a big change in mentality and mind set, just glad Roy is now on Ireland squad as a coach

[@MySeanog]

Straight talking, no bullshit, Keane needs a team and quick....

[@terencepidgeon9387]

John delenay wouldn't take any notice of that man 😂😂😂lol

[@brendancahill3534]

How right he was and still is. JD corrupt as F.

[@AaronFerris44]

I love it when the phone starts ringing and he is looking around to see who's it is... absolutely quality.

[@Guvna07]

Great admiration for his total honesty!! So rare in football! Well said Keano!!!!!!!!

[@LibertyBhoy]

We really do need another player like Keano!

[@andrewirvine19]

What a legend.. Pure passion!! x

[@news4usunshine]

Just from this interview it's obvious that Keane is a highly intelligent man with great class, character and integrity. He's the kind of man who calls a spade a spade and does not tolerate bullshit.

[@tyson10682]

never afraid to speak his mind, legend

[@david-stewart]

To be honest I thought the guy you said "I thought I'd let it ring out" was great. And I think Keane took the joke.

[@vdd]

Roy Keane scares me and I am a fearless man

[@KDonkey4lyf]

vdd oooooh tough guy over here

[@davydoff75]

That's either an oxymoron, sarcasm or your a compulsive liar.. either or ithre it made me laugh.. If he scares you you fear him and therefore fearless you are not. Keano is fearless . He brings 100% to every game and in the moment against Juventus when he found out he would not be playing in the biggest game of club football a professional footballer can take part in he gives arguably 110% . Ireland v Holland qualifier broke van brokhurst in half after 10 mins. . Still got man of the match while waking a tight rope for 75 + mins while remaining in total absolute warrior mode. On a team a man down

[@deepguy8]

you have 2 love his honesty absolute legend roy keane he is so spot on ...

[@Suitedup1111]

Roy is a legend, no doubt. But, clearly, he has an axe to grind with the FAI.

[@jefflinton]

You'd know that this comment was 7 years old Hahaha

[@lovemykiss9]

And rightly so. I am not Keane’s biggest fan but he had a point to prove regarding the FAI. It was run to the ground by John Delaney who was all about enriching himself in terms of both personality and wealth. Watch HITC Sevens’ clip about how Delaney ruined Irish football. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PYf2WjdsqVpcU

[@GuiltyBystander8]

Hahahaha, this man is absolutely brilliant.

[@jefflinton]

In actual fact in retrospect he was proven correct about John Delaney who destroyed the Republic of Ireland football infrastructure and finances and France imploded at the world cup so they were there to be taken.

[@azertyuiop32]

well said roy keane. it is very refreshing to hear such an honest and true appraisal of the handball incident

[@NickEG9]

I love this little piece right here! Its a film about take'in responsibility 100% for your let downs and your failures and not look'in for scapegoats to put the blame on, whatever, no excuse's. Thanks Roy!

[@cleonawallace376]

Pure Cork.

[@Michael-hk6dj]

Cleona Wallace pure cork head 😂😂😂

[@disturbo100]

Ireland lost that qualifier when paul Mcshane came on to replace John O Shea. His an accident waiting to happen.

[@ferrit69]

Love this video.

[@Buth1983]

superb interview.

[@sra12100]

Keane's a joke. His logic makes no sense except in the light of being a petty, bitter, traitorous man or a man paid off by FIFA. He's okay with Henry cheating his country because "everybody does it." He doesn't think Ireland should complain about cheating because they made mistakes which enabled a cheater to cheat and steal qualification from them. He thinks Ireland shouldn't go through because they had bad moments during qualifiers. He forgets all the times Ireland played great and all the times France disappointed. I don't care if they formed an honour guard for Henry to waltz into the box, it's never right to cheat like that. You have to fight for justice. You don't make excuses for why it's okay for people take advantage of you and cheat you.

[@manusiaganteng2753]

I don't think you listened well nor grasped his points at all.

[@ebojfmdboojoh4023]

Of course it's not right to cheat, but Ireland had more than enough chances to win this tie and they didn't take them. Sometimes things like this happen in football, like Roy said I don't see Ireland complaining when they get controversial goals awarded to them. Irish football does have a small mentality, the players need to have a look at themselves in the mirror before complaining about cheating.

[@thomaslangton8593]

Roy Keane is nothing only a tinker from Cork a bully and a prick who walk out on he's county as captain in a world cup then says France are right to cheat some Irish man tramp is all he is

[@happyhourkid]

I love this interview.

[@DAH210774]

This man is a legend, love him!! :-)

[@johnwood5387]

roy keane is a legend, great player and captain, from an arsenal fan

[@johnwood5387]

He kept the shape of Manchester united

[@geobry]

absolute legend! Tells it how it is!

[@tonyb9578]

Straight and to the point as usual.

[@manutd7tt]

LOVE ROY KEANE! WHAT A MAN! WHAT A LEGEND!

[@ficalland]

Roy Keane from the world of football greats who will not be repeated like him.

[@Sofire2410]

It's about time someone had a balanced view - everything he said was spot on. The phone ringing was just the best.

[@lesrambles1]

Roy Keane tells it like it is. He is a living legend.

[@Joolz1982]

I love Roy Keane`s honesty. His points are very valid "why didn`t the clear it"? I think his bluntness is refreshing. His different view is very interesting.

[@commonsense999]

No excuses...Legend

[@ferrit69]

Absolute legend Roy Keane.

[@JSJ07]

LEGEND!

[@JGonzalez241]

Awesome Man U player and unique view on henry's handball, congrats keane

[@MrLittleRedMan11]

Hated him when he was a player, now I think he is a pure legend :D

[@1madaboutguitar]

You gotta love Roy!

[@ShelfsideYido89]

He's always worth listening too. Can only imagine what that interview with MUTV was like!

[@smilypauleta]

Respect for Roy Keane...honesty and truth only make you greater. And you're not the only player saying henry is not a cheat, so bravo to the irish players

[@sagan666]

And this is coming from someone who backed Keane all the way in 2002. I'm also a Utd fan and he is one of my fav players of all time..

[@THEPRINCESSAMAZING]

We love Roy Keane! You are the man!

[@MuminUddin1992]

this is way too funny. cracking up here in stitches

[@MrSal5]

A True Living Legend

[@74bomayemcfc]

top interview..

[@forum37]

loved to have seen the blokes face when roy says yer you can laugh !!!

[@SydneyIrishRascal]

Well said!!

[@antoWEX]

keane stands up for what he believes in..... Like it or not,youve got to respect it...hes a breath of fresh air

[@DJObiSmalls]

Yoooo! I LOVE ROY KEANE!

[@corny165]

The face on him when the phone rings. He just looks around, confused. Fucking priceless.

[@ofckpu1]

'oh thats good manners', class, what a ledge

[@PEANUTBUTT3RJ3LLY]

He is one of the best managers ever.... doesn't take any bullshit ..just play the game LEGEND

[@ferrit69]

You can laugh, that was the world cup! Always makes me chuckle this video.

[@Webbythegod]

Roy Keane is absolutely SPOT ON!!

[@Piperman]

"there is only one ball" Class.....

[@fluke67]

There is no denying the fact that this man is honest and speaks sense no matter how hard it is to hear! Brilliant Keane -- brilliant! 100% Right! Legend!

[@michalaq]

I'm not a big football fan but this man is insane!!

[@GbHero94]

i love this man.

[@shanlepm1]

flylikeaneagle i couldn't agree more... the man is a headcase...

[@bonogodo]

this guy is brilliant!!

[@pbrick6301]

Well said man.

[@LauritZenc]

Keane's a legend.

[@MRM0J0RISIN777]

Legend.

[@mirpur1999]

great respect for roy keane

[@alajndress]

Holy shit I bow to this man. Probably the best dad ever.

[@paudiec]

pure legend! cudnt be more right..

[@symmie666]

yeeeoooo keano, Legend

[@WADABOUCHEE]

What a legend

[@bigpoppaike6]

credit to the man im a liverpool fan but i struggle how he manages to not to biast respect to him

[@cmoussally]

100% agree spot on roy! what a true legend and in my opinion the best Irish sportsman of all time.

[@qballs27]

the phone going off!!,that was funny. his eyes say it all. he is going mad!!!

[@CustomJ]

Keane is a fucking gem. We need fucking more of these fucking guys in the game.......

[@catzygirl]

LOL! After an intense moment, the phone bit was total comedy! I can't believe the phone guy let his phone keep ringing during the interview! LMFAO!

[@phunkyboy]

Roy's a real people person isn't he.He doesn't have much mental strength himself or patience . i know he's a legend and all that but he really needs to grow up .

[@VillaBoys123]

Spot on Keano

[@ongone]

roy keane legend

[@Sadcab]

defo man kean wat a legend

[@Jaiykk]

LOL at him being pissed off at the phone.

[@SydneyIrishRascal]

Brilliant!!

[@noelmodarres]

Legend

[@colonelwalker]

Im a liverpool fan but im really starting to warm to Keane, i love how sh*t scared all the journos are of him.

[@WakaWaka2468]

What about nowadays

[@jimbobjimjim6500]

"Afraid of that next step......Mentally....Not strong enough..."

[@Jackaldhino]

Roy is da biggest legend ireland has ever produced

[@shaqqy88]

Nicely said Keane! LOL at the guy and his phone. He probably shat himself lmfao.

[@lynch311]

no hes not he was one of irelands greatest ever players,and kevvieboy the reason he was SENT HOME was because he had the balls to stand up and say that the training facilities were a shambles while everyone else kept their mouths shut,that shows how hes a true leader

[@soulopticc]

"GET OVER IT" practise what u preach Roy

[@Tino2199]

Some valid points

[@eamonisgood]

Ireland get over it!!!!!!! Keane is the one who needs to get over the world cup in 2002, 8 years on and he's still on about it.

[@kendall_knows_best2872]

2020 still brutal 😂