Roy Keane has put a timeline on his TV career after admitting what he dislikes most about the job
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Roy Keane has discussed the downside of punditry(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)
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Roy Keane has already shared his plans for life after football punditry and revealed what frustrates him most about the role.
The Manchester United icon is renowned for his straight-talking analysis and his famous "It's his job" phrase. Keane, whose mother Marie passed away this week, transitioned into television work following varied stints in management and coaching, but has no intention of making it a permanent career.
The 54-year-old, who resides in a lavish property in Hale, has even hinted at leaving the UK altogether. During an appearance on The Overlap on Tour with Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher in 2024, he revealed: "In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad... putting it out there."
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When Carragher enquired about his preferred destination, he responded: "Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful."
The Sky Sports and ITV pundit also discussed the drawbacks of television work, including "the hassle of the fans" at matches. He indicated he couldn't envisage continuing in the profession into his 60s.
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Keane has no intention of staying in punditry long term(Image: YouTube/Stick to Football)
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Keane elaborated: "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 referring to the incident in which Scott Law, from Waltham Abbey, Essex, was convicted of assaulting him following Arsenal's 3-1 victory over United in September 2024. Keane had been working as a pundit for Sky Sports.
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Keane is mourning the loss of his mum, Marie(Image: Roy Keane/Instagram)
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Law received a three-year football banning order and was instructed to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work. He was further ordered to pay legal costs of £650, plus a victim surcharge of £114.
For now, Keane's attention will be firmly on personal matters closer to home, following the death of his mother. A family statement released on Friday confirmed she had "passed away peacefully" while "surrounded by loved ones" at Marymount Hospice in Cork.
Keane shared a particularly strong bond with his mother and made regular trips back home to visit her. He once posted a photograph of the pair together during one such visit, joking that she was "the only boss he'd listen to".