‘During my time with Manchester United, it became quickly
apparent to me that Roy Keane was someone who would not
allow anyone to walk over him, with the possible exception
of Fergie, whether he be a team-mate, opponent or friend.
Indeed, while recovering from another injury, Keane was
involved in a serious confrontation with his own goalkeeper,
Peter Schmeichel, a man renowned for his outspoken opinions.
'One day, Peter stepped over the mark in one of his all-too-
frequent verbal tirades. In his time at United, Schmeichel
had rowed with virtually all the big names in the squad, but
with Roy he had riled the wrong man. In spite of standing a
head taller than Roy, Schmeichel swiftly felt the power of
the Irishman’s fist in his face, and from that day onwards
there was no doubt as to who was top dog in the dressing-
room.'