Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has lifted the lid on what really tested his patience with Wayne Rooney during their time together at Old Trafford, and it wasn't what fans might expect.
In a startling revelation that exposes the dressing room dynamics at one of football's biggest clubs, Keane confessed that Rooney's persistent borrowing habits pushed him to the brink.
The Dressing Room Dilemma
"The one thing that used to drive me mad about Wayne," Keane disclosed during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, "was he was always looking for stuff. 'Gaffer, have you got any shampoo? Gaffer, have you got any shower gel?'"
The Irish hardman, known for his no-nonsense approach both on and off the pitch, expressed his bewilderment at Rooney's constant requests. "I'm going, 'You're on 50, 60 grand a week, and you're looking for shampoo?'"
More Than Just Toiletries
Keane's frustration extended beyond personal care products. The former United skipper revealed that Rooney's borrowing habits knew no bounds, frequently asking teammates for deodorant and other essentials that most professionals would bring themselves.
"It used to do my head in," Keane admitted, highlighting what he perceived as a lack of professionalism from the young superstar who was already earning a fortune at the time.
A Different Era of Football
This revelation provides a fascinating glimpse into the dressing room culture of the mid-2000s Manchester United squad, where established veterans like Keane shared space with emerging talents like Rooney.
While both players are now regarded as United legends, Keane's comments suggest that even footballing greatness couldn't escape the everyday annoyances of shared changing room life.
The story serves as a reminder that behind the glamour of Premier League football, even the biggest stars face the same mundane challenges as the rest of us - though perhaps with significantly larger pay packets to solve them.
