Roy Keane on The Tommy Tiernan Show

The return of the Tommy Tiernan Show with first guest Roy Keane proved to impress the audience with viewers hailing it as "ridiculous, intense and hilarious".

The football legend spoke at length to Tommy about his career and family life. The Cork native revealed that the "only time" he cried during his career was when he "left United and had a few disagreements with some people."

[davidsykes]

He kept saying he wasn’t the best of players. Let me tell you, I watched Utd live many times and even in that great team he was the best player I’ve ever seen. Football isn’t just about how many step overs you can do. I’m his prime Roy controlled everything on the pitch. He was constantly moving team mates into the right place. He hardly ever lost the ball and always moved the ball forward. He was a joy to watch.

[truthhurts.]

He is a rare occurrence... So relatable to a lot of irish people and certainly to those of us from cork. He really doesn't think hes anything special when really, he is one of the most special people we have ever created. A true Irish hero and an absolute legend in person, if you approach him the right way. No selfies or any of that shit.

[chomskybhoy]

I’m a Glaswegian Celtic supporter and he talks of his time there and felt like he was stealing a wage because of his fitness. He was obviously by his best but I remember a game at Ibrox where he absolutely strolled it and showed his real class. Maybe the adrenaline kicked in for that game but he was head and shoulders above every player on the park that day and the Rangers players couldn’t get near him. Maybe his last hurrah but every Celtic supporter that day remembers that performance

[seanodomhnaill]

Saw Roy play 23 years ago when I was a child in Malta. He stood outside giving autographs until all the kids got one. Lovely chap from my experience

[thetrappedchatterbox]

The moment I knew Keane was a gentle fella in his own personal life was when I watched him walking his dog with G-Nev on the Overlap and the dog was as chilled as anything. I said to myself that man is very different to the personality we know.

[vinniedixon]

Roy plays down how good he actually was. That Champions League semi final 2nd leg against Juventus in Turin in 1999 was epic. Juventus 2 - 0 ahead after 10 mins & I thought it was game over but when he pulled it back scoring that header to make it 2 - 1, that's when he took the game by the balls. Juventus had Edgar Davids known as The Pitbull but Roy was a lion that night & was determined they were going to win of which they did & he got a yellow card that cost him playing in the final. Love watching him as a pundit nowadays, just tells it straight. Great to see him relaxed and humble, absolute legend.

[gooch]

I love the fact that Tommy has a proper conversation with his guests.

[KiePatty]

You simply have to love this man. It doesn't matter where you're from, what you do, the man oozes honesty, loyalty, commitment and doesn't TRY to be loved by anyone - he's his own man and is total class. Humility despite the highest achievements and integrity. Wonderful man. Not a man utd fan, was only getting into football after his peak, but hugely appreciative of his impenetrable character. The sort of man I want to be.

[nicolaswithaconinsta]

I do not know if Roy knows how happy he makes other people like myself just by talking

[safetyoshaughnessy]

He is a master class of mental wellness. He doesn’t overthink like I imagine Tommy does. He takes things as they are, is thankful and learns from it and moves on to the next. I can’t imagine Roy on his deathbed saying he regrets XYZ. He learns and moves on. Very practical brain.

[Edman]

That has to be one of the best interviews I have ever seen. . Tommy Tiernan paces the interview perfectly and Roy Keane responds thoughtfully & honestly, i found it quite emotional. A lot of people probably dont get Roy Keane at all, you get the impression that he wouldnt really care anyway. He is totally 100 % honest and says it how it is and Its clear that he was able to move on after his career had finished and is content with life. keep doing what you do Roy- youre a great person and you are much loved and admired by many.Other interviewers take note....watch & listen to how Tommy Tiernan does it .

[Windbadger]

This interviewer is excellent. First time I've seen him. 'Asks really interesting questions and isn't afraid to go deep. Quality.

[paulbyrne]

a man of few words, hard to interview, misunderstood...and a genius. less is more.. love you Keano!

[mro]

When you watch this interview and watch the younger Alex Ferguson, it is no surprise that Manchester United were so dominant. No bloody surprise whatsoever!

[MrAnthonyrocca]

It's not guarded. It's a man so comfortable in himself and his achievements it shows in his manner. This is how a real man behaves.

[Z_]

This has got to be one of the best interviews ever for an ex/current pro athlete. I think the reason why so many people resonate with Roy Keane is he represents all the qualities and values we see in ourselves or have been taught from a young age. Forget his football success for a moment, this man represents hard work, loyalty, discipline, integrity, honesty and commitment. All the characteristics you would want in a partner, son/daughter, best friend etc. He transcended Man United and the way professional sport and football was viewed in this country. Finally, he downplays his technical skills a lot and says he had to play on the edge to make up for his lack of technical skills. But let me tell you this man was as gifted as any midfielder. Real football fans know he had absolutely everything. An absolute legend and icon of world football and sport.

[merdekamalaysia]

Keane is one of the best midfielder! All heart and commitment. The rock in the MU line up. Salute!

[deletebilderberg]

This is fabulous. One of the best Roy Keane interviews I’ve ever seen.

[kramyelruh]

Roy’s high ambitions and self belief were incredible and to be able to deliver on his boy hood dreams was fantastic. His and Denis Irwins careers with United are hard to believe - two lads from Cork playing at the highest level in world club football - amazing. Roy has a great brain and is a charismatic person with excellent communication skills - we just love to listen to him

[markbyrne]

I could listen to these two legends talk all day. Tommy looking great lately.