Roy Keane is a former football captain who often sparks debate.
The ex-Manchester United leader is known for his confrontational style, both on the field and as a pundit.
This time, criticism comes from Rod Thornley, a former United physio who worked under Sir Alex Ferguson for 19 years before leaving in 2019.
Keane recently criticized football physios during an appearance on The Overlap, hosted by Gary Neville.
He accused some staff of crossing lines, mentioning issues like choosing dressing room music, approaching players after matches, and even “scavenging” for old boots.
In response, Thornley spoke out on The Busby Way podcast and did not hold back.
He acknowledged Keane’s wit and intelligence but also pointed out instances where he felt Keane bullied others.
According to Thornley, the rant seemed personal.
He stated, “He talked about masseuses and buying players’ cars. He sold his car to a caretaker at Man United. So, I can’t buy one off a player, but he can sell it to a staff member?”
Thornley rejected other claims from Keane, including suggestions that he sought a Premier League medal or controlled dressing room music.
He responded, “All the things he said were just made to hurt me. I faced significant online abuse, and it affected me mentally. It was really hard.”
Thornley also accused Keane of hypocritical behavior regarding his daughter Caragh, who recently promoted her cereal brand on The Overlap.
He expressed, “If someone did that 20 years ago, he would have reacted strongly; that’s hypocritical.”
For Manchester United supporters, this serves as a reminder that Keane’s fierce nature was not always viewed positively by those who worked with him.