Roy Keane insists he has no regrets over Saipan and has admitted he had no respect for Ireland boss Mick McCarthy. Keane's departure from the Ireland squad on the eve of the 2002 World Cup divided the nation and continues to ignite long debates.
Roy Keane insists he has no regrets over Saipan and has admitted he had no respect for Ireland boss Mick McCarthy. Keane's departure from the Ireland squad on the eve of the 2002 World Cup divided the nation and continues to ignite long debates. But in a candid moment on the 'Stick to Football' podcast, the Corkman has said that he still stands by his beliefs after having his commitment to the national team questioned.
The former Ireland captain also suggested that Mick McCarthy's close relationship with the Irish media was a big factor in the rift. Keane said: "Ultimately, I was there to help the team. Regrets? None. I didn't lose a wink of sleep over it. "The hang-ups I had with Ireland had been going on for many years. The frustration for me was our approach to matches, the training gear and obviously it came to a head and the tipping point was the World Cup. I showed my frustration, which I would do. It doesn't mean to say I wouldn't turn up and do the business in a gam
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