Roy Keane has put a timeline on his punditry career after revealing what he dislikes about it
Roy Keane
Roy Keane has discussed the downside of punditry(Image: PA)
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Roy Keane has already outlined his plans for life after football punditry and what he hates about the role. The Manchester United legend is one of the most forthright pundits in the game, with his brutally blunt analysis and his legendary "It's his job" catchphrase.
Keane, whose mother Marie sadly died this week, moved into the TV studio after mixed spells in management and coaching but doesn't plan to stay in the job long-term. The 54-year-old, who lives in a mansion in Hale, Greater Manchester, may not even stay in the UK.
Speaking on The Overlap on Tour with Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher in 2024, he said: "In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad... putting it out there."
When Carragher asked where he fancied moving to, he replied: "Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful."
The Sky Sports and ITV pundit also spoke about the downside of TV work, including "the hassle of the fans" at games. He said he could not see himself still being in the job into his 60s.
Keane explained: "I don't think I'll be doing punditry in 10 years' time. I love football but the hassle of matches, getting to games and the hassle of fans… People shouting your name - good stuff, bad stuff - it's a nuisance. Being a pundit in 10 years, not.
"I was in court a few months ago with somebody headbutting me. Do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not."
Keane was alluding to the incident which saw Scott Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, found guilty of assaulting him for following Arsenal's 3-1 victory over United in September 2024. Keane had been working on the match for Sky Sports.
Roy Keane with his mother Marie
Keane is mourning the loss of his mum, Marie(Image: Roy Keane/Instagram)
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Law was handed a three-year football banning order and ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work. He was also told to pay legal costs of £650, plus a victim surcharge of £114.
At present, Keane will be focused on matters closer to home following the passing of his mother. A family statement confirmed on Friday that she had "passed away peacefully" while "surrounded by loved ones" at Marymount Hospice in Cork.
Keane was close to his mother and often travelled home to see her. He once shared a photograph of the two of them on one visit, quipping she was "the only boss he'd listen to".
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