Roy Keane: If you’re wary of getting injured in sport, go play chess

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane says players accept they are at risk of injury when playing, including head injuries.

He was commenting following the retirement of international striker Kevin Doyle, who last week announced he is hanging up his boots at the age of 34 due to health concerns.

“This year it has been clear to me that heading the ball was becoming problematic, and causing me to have repeated headaches,” the former Colorado Rapids, Reading, and Cork City player said last week. “Two concussions this season and numerous others over the years have made this more concerning. After consulting with experts in the field it has been decided that to avoid the possibility of these symptoms become more serious and permanent, I will be hanging up my boots for good.”