Captain Iron Blood of roy keane

Keane's nickname is "shovel", which is the best description of his style on the court. The Irishman is regarded as one of the greatest captains in United's history. In 2000, Keane led Manchester United to win the Premier League championship for the sixth time in eight years, and was named the best double champion of the year by the Players' League and the Journalists' Association, which was a recognition of his performance.

Although Keane is a defensive midfielder, his scoring ability is not bad. It was he who scored the only goal in the Toyota Cup, making Manchester United the first English team to win the trophy. However, this is not the most important goal in Keane's career. In the semi-final of the Champions League in 1998-99, their opponent was Juventus. Previously, at Old Trafford, the two teams 1- 1 drew and returned to home. Shortly after the opening, Juventus scored two goals in a row. At this time, Keane stood up for the team. His header blew the horn of the Red Devils' counterattack. After that, Black Wind and Double Evil scored two goals in a row, which finally reversed Juve's advance to the final. First experience of red card:1April, 1995 12. In the semi-final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, Keane maliciously trampled on the opposing defender southgate, and then wrestled with Patterson in the conflict, and was rightfully expelled from the court by the red card.

The first red card at home:199510/0. On 28th October, Keane received the red card for the first time at Old Trafford. This time Manchester United's opponent was Middlesbrough, and Keane was sent off for the third time in six months.

Red card fiasco:1996101On October 26th, Manchester United suffered one of the humiliating defeats in the history of the Premier League. Southampton beat Manchester United 6-3 at home. This defeat also made Manchester United no longer wear gray jerseys. Keane was sent off in the first half of the game, only two days away from the one-year "no red card record".

The happiest red card: 65438+1April 1999 14. Two and a half years later, Keane received a red card again, but this time it was a good memory for him. After receiving two yellow cards, Manchester United completed the most classic battle of the FA Cup, and beat Arsenal 2-/kloc-0-0 at the last moment with Ryan Giggs riding alone.

Red card with magpies: On February 12, 2000, Keane received two yellow cards in the match between Manchester United and Newcastle, which also made Keane and magpies "miserable". So far, the only team that has made Keane popular twice is Newcastle.

The most notorious red card: On August 2, 20061day, Keane "scrapped" Harland in the Manchester Derby, and then went straight off without looking back. Since then, the autobiography bluntly said that it was a deliberate injury foul, which also made it Keane's most notorious red card.

The most painful red card: On February 25, 2004, Keane stepped on Porto goalkeeper Baia near the end of the game, and Europe was dyed red for the first time. Although it is impossible to predict the fate of Manchester United in two weeks, if Manchester United can't make a comeback at Old Trafford, it will be Keane's most expensive red card. Absolute superstar roy keane, Red Age.

This is the subtitle written by Mr. Liu Jia, the director of World Football. In 2005, 1 19, Valley Stadium, Charlton, 1: 3 Manchester United.

June, 2005 165438+ 10/9 at the Valley Stadium, Manchester United fans in the stands kept singing: "There is only one Keane in the world". Although they know that from that day on, Manchester United's post-Keane era has arrived ahead of schedule!

Subtitle 2005165438+16 October Old Trafford Manchester United10 Chelsea

Fletcher, who had just been criticized by Keane as a loser, scored the only goal against Chelsea two weeks ago. Keane, the captain in the stands at that time, had a complicated expression, but he didn't realize that his sad departure after 12 days was a farewell to him 12 years.

September 2005 18 Anfield Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United

You should always remember this moment in the match against Liverpool on September 18. Keane was injured and left the game shortly before the end of the game. This is his last appearance in the Red Devils jersey. Since then, he has left two numbers, 479 and 5 1, representing his appearances and goals in Manchester United. Two figures were frozen at the same time at that moment, and there was no new page from then on.

Subtitle 2005165438+1October 22nd Old Trafford Manchester United 0: 0 Villarreal.

Back at Old Trafford,165438+1October 22nd, four days have passed since Keane and Manchester United terminated their contracts. Look at the slogan of the famous Strafford West Stand: roy keane, 1993-2005. Do you realize that in the long years of 12, forgetting Keane means forgetting everything?

Red times

Out of the forest out of the forest

Today, the reason why we have the opportunity to review Keane's red age seems to be because the step he took out of the forest 12 years ago was very important. 1On July 22nd, 993, Manchester United, the new champion of Premier League, brought Keane, who was only 22 years old, from Nottingham Forest with a record of 3.75 million pounds at that time. On August 18, Keane scored two goals on his debut at Old Trafford. At that time, Ferguson once commented on his new disciple: "When we brought Roy, we were looking for Bryan Robson's successor, and the Keane I see now is undoubtedly the new Bryan Robson!" Bryan Robson (same period): Keane is an excellent player. He has comprehensive characteristics. He can do anything on the court and is a top player in the world.

Keane's performance in 1993-94 didn't live up to the expectations of the manager and captain. He quickly established himself in the hearts of Red Devils fans, just like Frenchman cantona who came to Manchester United last season. For Keane, his first season at Manchester United was undoubtedly a successful season. He won the Premier League and the FA Cup with Manchester United, which was the first time he tasted the championship in his career.

If the demotion of Forest Team once made young Keane feel that the road ahead was boundless, then the first step after he walked out of the forest was to find the right direction again. In this direction, there are brilliant footprints of Bobby Charlton, george best and denis law, and in this direction, there are unfulfilled ambitions of Bryan Robson, norman whiteside and Paul mcgrath! Now, it is finally Keane's turn to write his own red age.

Become a legend, become a captain become a legend, become a captain.

1994-95 season, Blake's team snatched the league trophy from Manchester United, but at that time, more and more Keane, as the main player, quietly surpassed his predecessor Paul Ince in the competition for the position of the back. To become the core of Ferguson's midfield, there are at least two requirements: courage and blood, and an innate leadership temperament. Keane, who is only 24 years old, is not lost to Ince, who is four years older than him. In the summer of 1995, Ferguson made a surprising decision to sell the club's meritorious player Ince to Inter Milan, which means Keane will take on the important task of midfield in advance. At that time, Ferguson concluded that Keane eclipsed Paul Ince in all directions, and he would be a decisive figure in the development of the club.

1995-96 season, with the entry of Manchester United's 92-level young players, Keane has become a veteran around young Beckham, Scholes, Bart and Giggs, and the number of appearances for Manchester United has also spent hundreds of games unconsciously. This year, when Manchester United was once 13 points behind, it created a miracle and finally regained the Premier League trophy that had been lost for one year. However, the real leader of the team at that time was cantona, known as the king of Manchester United. As a captain, he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final and won the 1996 double. However, after 1997 Manchester United successfully defended the league title, cantona suddenly announced his retirement. Since then, Ferguson has had to re-select a field leader. This time, he chose Keane without hesitation. He once said: "You can see Bryan Robson, Bruce and cantona in Keane!" 1August, 997, Keane officially put on the Manchester United captain's armband, and a new era began!

The regret of missing.

Whenever we talk about the golden age of Manchester United, we have to mention 1998-99 season. Whenever we talk about Keane in the treble season, we have to focus all our memories on April 2 1, 1999, the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.

When Juventus scored the second goal, the total score of both sides became 1-3, and it was hard for everyone to have any illusions about Manchester United's promotion hopes. At this time, captain Keane stepped forward and kicked Beckham's corner kick into the door of Juventus, igniting the flame of Manchester United's counterattack. This goal laid the foundation for Manchester United to magically reverse the game and paved the way for the ultimate triple crown. However, at the end of the first half, Keane, who was too excited to fight, shoveled Zidane from behind and got a yellow card. This yellow card left a lasting regret for his career, which meant that he would miss the final decisive battle. When the final whistle blew, when all Manchester United players celebrated their 365,438+0 years and entered the Champions League final again, only Keane and Scholes, who were also warned by yellow cards and would miss the final, did not join the celebration team. On the football field, you sometimes have to believe in God's tricks and fate.

1May 26th, 999, the 90th anniversary of Sir Busby's birth, a milestone in Manchester United's history, is not a day belonging to Keane!

Keane: "I didn't belong that night. I didn't play, did I? " I don't understand why many people don't understand. They always say that you won the Champions League, but I didn't actually take part in the competition. How can we count the Champions League? I'm not even qualified as a substitute. I'm not in the team. I just sit in the stands in a suit and tie. You know, it took us 13 games to finally reach the final. I played all the 13 games, but I missed the most important one. "

Keane: "I also won a medal after the game, but it really doesn't make any sense." It's really empty for me. " I remember that I had returned to the dressing room. I keep telling myself that I don't want to join the celebration team. I think my thoughts at that time were normal. That time I was just a spectator, and I still found it hard to accept when I finally lifted the trophy. "

Stubborn Keane vowed that one day, he would really stand on the top of Europe. He waited for a long time until April 30, 2002, when he thought he was closest to his dream and played against Leverkusen in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. Keane scored a goal in the first half. As long as he persisted in the half game, Manchester United could advance to the final again after three years, but Newell's goal shattered everything before the end of the first half, and Keane's dream of winning the championship once again became out of reach. The score of 1 was kept to the end, and Manchester United was eliminated by Leverkusen because of fewer away goals.

Today, when we look back on Keane's red era, we have to mention this regret. He is a witness of the Manchester United dynasty, but the red Manchester United dynasty can only seal the captain's regret in history forever. Keane: "You shouldn't think too far at that moment, but I always thought that the final opponent would be Real Madrid. I couldn't wait to face them, but the fact is that you had to win the semi-final first, and I couldn't." In my opinion, this is a disaster. "

Dark side

People who like Manchester United will evaluate Keane's character with words such as strength and blood, while people who don't like Manchester United will evaluate Keane with words such as simplicity and rudeness. This is not contradictory, because in Keane's thought, there is indeed an obvious duality of opposition between good and evil. During his 12 Manchester United career, there were numerous red and yellow cards and numerous grievances. Keane's three most famous opponents are Shearer, Vieira and McAteer. In order to compete with them on the field, Keane paid three red cards and 15000, but he still went his own way, saying in his own words, "I am not a villain." In April, 200012000, in a Manchester city derby, Keane's fierce action seriously injured the opposing player Harland, and the bigger storm is yet to come. A year later, Keane's autobiography "I am not a villain" admitted that he would not hesitate to be sent off at that time, and he also deliberately retaliated against Harland because they had a tricky match in 1997. Keane's revenge finally made Harland bid farewell to football, and he was suspended for five games by the FA and fined 6,543,800+5,000. This is Keane's personality. He would rather lose both sides than give in completely, no matter the opponent or the coach. In 2002, because of falling out with McCarthy, he was expelled from the Irish national team and gave up his last chance to participate in the World Cup. Today, the days when he broke the contract with Manchester United and wanted to give up our life have lasted 12. The contradiction between him and Ferguson broke out many times this year, and the outspoken and shelling of his teammates made the club unbearable. Finally, Keane paid a price for his personality, which must be another regret of his 12 years: he failed to walk out of Old Trafford with his head held high.

The last two honors of The Last Two Trophies

When the triple crown of 1999 has become a memory; When the goal of the Toyota Cup has become a memory;

When the final winner of Highbury Stadium has become a memory; When the fifth Premier League trophy in the 99-2000 season has become a memory;

In May 2000, Keane finally won the first and possibly the last personal honor of his career, and was awarded the "Double Crown of the Year" by the Premier League Professional League and the Journalists Association.

In 2003 and 2004, Keane won his last two trophies at Manchester United: the Premier League champion and the FA Cup champion;

So far, he has won seven league titles and four FA cups for Manchester United. Together with the Champions League and the Toyota Cup, a *** 13 trophy is shining.

Many years later, when you have the opportunity to walk into the honor room of Old Trafford, you must see the 13 trophy, which records a great era. Perhaps there will be a jersey 16 that has not been washed, and it will still take you back to the exciting old Trafford Stadium for 4502 days and nights.

Knowing that Keane left the team, his former teammates and opponents stood on the same front for the first time and praised "the great captain!" " "Keane's former teammate nicky butt seems to best represent this feeling:" He is the best player and the best captain in the history of the club. He is a unique person, and people will remember him! "

12 years have passed-4,502 days and nights, do the words that often appear in the old Trafford stands still reverberate in your ears at this moment:

The Legend of Manchester United-The Legend of the Red Devils!

"Thank you, Roy!" Thank you, Roy!

"There is only one Keno!" -There is only one Keane!

"Once red, always red!" -azazel for one day, azazel for life! Glasgow, June, 2006 12, roy keane, a famous Irish international who played for Manchester United in the Premier League, suddenly announced his retirement today.

Roy keane is 34 years old and currently plays for the Celtics in Su Chao. Earlier, he said that he would fight for another year. Today, however, he suddenly issued a statement saying that after listening to the advice of the doctors in the Celtic Club after the operation, he decided that the only option was to retire.

Keane's injury dates back to September. 1997. In the match between Elland Road and Leeds United, he failed to foul Harlan and injured his knee, and then missed the rest of the season. In September 2002, after Keane underwent hip surgery, head coach Ferguson announced that he would rest for three months due to injury.

In July 2005, he was not selected for Manchester United's expedition to the Far East because of injury again. Ferguson later admitted that he had a quarrel with Keane at the pre-match training camp in Portugal. In June of that year, Keane announced his withdrawal from the international arena. 165438+1October 18, Keane left Manchester United and signed with Su Chao Celtics on 65438+February 15 18 months.

Roy keane1971/kloc-0 was born in cork, Ireland in August, and 1987 joined the semi-professional Irish Ramblythe team. 1993 moved from Nottingham forest to Manchester United and played until 165438+2005 10. During his time at Manchester United, he got 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003, 1994,1994. In June 2005 1 18, he moved to Su Chao Celtic and won the championship in Su Chao in May 2006.

Celtic coach Strachan, who was invited by BBC to be the World Cup commentary consultant, paid tribute immediately after hearing the news. "Keane is one of the great players who made football an elegant sport. It is exciting to invite him to play in Celtic, and it is a great honor to work with him. Although his time at the club is not long, he has made great contributions and brought us to the position of Su Chao champion. " "After signing Keane, I am very happy to help him realize his dream here and win the Su Chao championship. Although we all hope that he can stay and finish the contract, we can fully understand his decision. Roy's retirement is a loss for us and football. We all wish him and his family a better future. Celtic Park will always welcome him. "

Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager, also expressed his respect. "Roy's desire to win and his influence on other players make him the most attractive player in the team. He is a great captain and in my heart he is the best player I have ever seen. "

Recalling that 1999 Manchester United lost 2-0 to Juventus in the Champions League, Ferguson did not hesitate to praise it. "His performance in Turin was very selfless and wonderful. For him, it is a tragedy not to participate in the final. "