Roy Keane’s decision to retire from football brings to an end the career of the most influential and controversial midfielder of the Premiership.

Roy Keane today brought down the curtain on his career insisting medical advice meant retirement was his “only option”.

Media pundit and fomer player David Platt claims an inability constantly to match his previous high standards may be behind Roy Keane’s decision to retire.

Roy Keane’s decision to retire ends a colourful career for the midfielder. Here, we look at some of his comments during his time at Manchester United.

1971: Born Cork, August 10.

Roy Keane today announced his retirement from football because of injury.