Roy honoured in Hall of Fame

Roy Keane, the driving force behind Manchester United’s success over the past decade, has been entered into the British National Football Museum’s Hall of Fame.

Keane has been recognised as one of the best players to have graced the Premiership and not many will disagree with the museum’s decision to induct the Republic of Ireland international into a Hall of Fame that includes six other footballers past and present.

Players already honoured by the museum are Alan Shearer, Billy Bremner, Geoff Hurst, Wilf Mannion, Viv Anderson and Tony Adams, while the late Don Revie and Crewe manager Dario Gradi are set to be honoured alongside Keane at a special function tonight.

Spokesman for the museum, Richard Cuthbert, stated that Keane’s determination and dedication in driving Man Utd to success has been rivalled little by any other footballer in the modern game.

"Roy has turned out to be one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most important signings. He is an inspirational figure, his never-say-die attitude has carried Manchester United to victory on so many occasions."

The 33-year-old has spent eleven seasons at Old Trafford and has won eight Premiership medals, four FA Cup medals and a Champions League medal during his glittering career.