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01-08-2020, 12:37 | #557 |
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01-08-2020, 22:45 | #561 | |
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While there is no denying that Roy Keane was very talented player, the fact the he threw a strop and walked out on his national team at the crucial moment would discount him as the best Irish sportsperson ever in the eyes of many people, this poster included. Tbh I'm surprised to see so few mentions of Robbie Keane in this thread - he seemed to be the only player scoring any goals for Ireland at times. Towards the end of his career, he was the highest-scoring international footballer in the world currently playing - so really meeting all the criteria of excelling on the world stage when representing his country. Last edited by El Tarangu; 01-08-2020 at 22:48. |
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01-08-2020, 23:30 | #564 |
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Looking at Roy’s achievements, and his career.
12 years at Manchester United, Captain for 8 years Champions League winner x1 Premier League winner x7 FA Cup winner x4 Celtic Scottish Premier League winner x1 Scottish League Cup winner x1 Played professional football for 16 years, the majority at the pinnacle and high pressure end of the sport. Won 14 trophies. That’s greatness, greatness consistency, achieved in a seriously competitive league for the most part. |
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01-08-2020, 23:53 | #567 | |
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OShea is a very decorated player himself but I think he had less overall ability and impact, there were far more influential and talented, Roy being one. ![]() |
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Robbie won in England, one League Cup. I’ve quoted the number of trophies Roy won. ![]() |
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Ultimately it's because Keane had a bigger influence on the team. Listen to any ex players in those United teams and they'll say he drove them on and got the best out of the them. Irwin was excellent, but Keane held the captaincy, was a respected leader and was a major driving force behind the success.
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