More from The Observer’s interview with Keano
Was it worth it, then?
'Not for two weeks' wages, no,' he laughs. Then, in a flash, he is suddenly serious. 'I was just saying to one of the younger players, Michael Stewart it was, that I never went after a player to injure him in my life. Even Haaland.'
I think back to the oft-repeated footage of that truly shocking moment. What exactly were you intending to do, then?
'Let him know that I remembered.'
So, you don't regret it?
'No. Even in the dressing room afterwards, I had no remorse. My attitude was, fuck him. What goes around comes around. He got his just rewards. He fucked me over and my attitude is an eye for an eye.'
Truthfully, you believe that?
'I know it's not right, don't get me wrong. I wouldn't try and tell my kid that. But I'm only human, I was out for a long year that time.'
Would you do the same thing now? Another pause.
'Probably. Yeah.'