Keane quit his role as assistant manager at Aston Villa to concentrate on his assistant manager role with Ireland.

Keane was confirmed as Aston Villa's new assistant manager.

Keane was appointed as assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland national team.

Keane was dismissed as Ipswich manager.

Keane was appointed as the new manager of Ipswich Town.

Keane signed a three-year deal as manager of Sunderland.

Keane announced his retirement from professional football on medical advice.

Keane was announced as a Celtic player.

Keane left Manchester United by mutual consent.

Keane scored his 50th goal for Manchester United in a league game against Birmingham City.

Keane scored his first two goals for Manchester United in a 3–0 home win over Sheffield United in the Premier League.

First-team manager Liam McMahon gave Roy his League of Ireland debut in a 2–1 loss at Bray Wanderers.

Keane’s Cobh senior debut came in Buckley Park as the Rams went down 2–0 to Kilkenny City in the Opel League Cup.

Roy Maurice Keane was born into a working-class family in the Ballinderry Park area of Cork's Mayfield suburb.