Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain, is set to make a dramatic return to Sky Sports punditry, with his sharp analysis of the club's current struggles expected to feature prominently. Keane, who spent 12 years at Old Trafford winning 13 major trophies, has remained a vocal critic of United's decline, particularly after their recent 16th-place standing in the Premier League.
Keane's departure from United in 2005 was acrimonious, following a public fallout with Sir Alex Ferguson after he criticised teammates on MUTV. He later admitted to crying in his car after leaving the club, a rare emotional moment he shared on the Stick to Football podcast. Despite the rift, Keane has since rebuilt bridges, appearing in United's 2023 third kit launch video and receiving praise from the club and Adidas.
Former teammate Mikael Silvestre has suggested Keane could play a role at United, citing his ability to treat everyone equally. Ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer invited Keane to address the squad in 2019, valuing his insights. However, Keane's return to Sky Sports is expected to reignite his unfiltered commentary on United's woes.
