Roy Keane calls ex-Premier League hardman a 'snake in the grass' who got away with murder on the pitch

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Roy Keane calls ex-Premier League hardman a 'snake in the grass' who got away with murder on the pitch
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The former Man Utd midfielder wasn't a fan.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane labelled a former opponent who was known for his 'hardman' status in the Premier League as a "snake in the grass".is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders to ever grace English football after enjoying a successful career playing for the likes of Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Celtic.

During his spell at Old Trafford, Keane lifted 17 trophies and built up a reputation for his no-nonsense and tough approach to the game.Last year, the Irishman spoke about his disciplinary record with the likes of Gary Neville, Jill Scott and Ian Wright on an episode ofare legendary, of course. Both men loved playing against one another as the two sides battled for Premier League supremacy in the early 2000s.

The 53-year-old explained: "I think he used to get away with it a lot because he was sneaky. He was a snake in the grass, he used to pinch people."He reportedly plucked a hair out of Nicky Butt's leg before telling his foe: "I hope I didn't hurt you too much."When previously discussing Wise's antics, Neville joked: "Dennis Wise was unbelievable with what he used to get away with.

Vinnie Jones and Roy Keane met on the pitch to settle who football's ultimate hardman is and one player emerged on top

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