- As a youngster Roy wrote to English clubs for a trial, but didn't write to United. He didn't think he was good enough.
- Has a pet Labrador called Triggs.
- Has captained United to 9 major honors making him Manchester United's most successful skipper.
- His hero was Glen Hoddle.
- Republic of Ireland international footballer.
- Played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA.
- Was sent home before even playing a match in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea & Japan.
- Was the captain of Manchester United.
- Missed the final of the Champions League in 1999 due to yellow cards. Man Utd won the final 2-1 against FC Bayern.
- Retired from international football citing medical reasons.
- Formely played for Cobh Ramblers and Nottingham Forest.
- Made his debut for the Republic of Ireland on 22nd May 1991 against Chile.
- Came out of international retirement in 2004.
- Has played in a record five FA Cup finals in the 1990's One for Forest and four for United.
- He reportedly earns a whopping £92,000 a week.
- He used to be an amateur boxer in his early days.
- He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Law from Cork University.
- In February 2005, the comedy musical "I, Keano" opened in the Olympia Theatre Dublin.
- After 12 years at Manchester United he decided to call time on his career there on 18th November 2005, leaving by mutual consent.
- After leaving Manchester United Roy fulfilled his child-hood dream by signing for Scottish team Celtic on December 15th 2005.
- Lived in Avonmore park, Mayfield, Cork.
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