Roy makes ‘cutting comments’ to Irish ladies

Ireland women’s captain Emma Byrne has provided a fascinating insight into Roy Keane’s dressing-room visit following Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat by Russia, proving the Corkman has lost none of the fire that has dominated his playing and managerial career.

The Ireland assistant boss was amongst the 1,503 spectators at Tallaght Stadium to watch the women’s team’s World Cup play-off aspirations take an almighty tumble against their main competitors for second spot in Group One.

Defensive errors blighted the Irish performance, gifting the Russians all their goals in the first half, and Byrne revealed Keane didn’t hold back with criticism when he paid them a visit.