Keane testimonial - The epitome of a true sportsman

IN a club that produced some of the best players in the world, Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson paid a handsome tribute to Roy Keane when he described the Corkman as his “best ever player”.

Keane testimonial - The epitome of a true sportsman

Lavish though that praise was, it may not be adequate to describe the consummate Keano, who has accomplished the right, and the respect, to be spoken among the greats of world soccer.

His testimonial last night bore witness to his standing among players and public alike, as a sell-out 73,000 attendance at Old Trafford watched Roy Keane don the No 16 jersey for his last, and nostalgic, appearance there.

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