Manchester United legend Roy Keane showed a side to him that not many fans have seen when he was interviewed by two young kids.
The 49-year-old Irishman was widely revered for his hardman mentality and bullish approach on the pitch during his illustrious playing career.
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Sky Sports has now uploaded a 2017 interview with the former Nottingham Forest star during a Republic of Ireland press conference.
Keane, who was assistant manager at the Republic of Ireland from 2013 to 2018, was interviewed by two 'young reporters' and was a man on form.
When one of the kids asked the former United skipper for any advice when they become a professional footballer, Keane hilariously responded: "Advice? Train properly, be on time for training, listen to your coaches and when you get a bit older, keep away from the boys.
"Okay? [Nods his head] Good girl."
Fans shared their thoughts on Keane's interaction with the two kids, with one even comparing him to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
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"Been alive 21 years and that is the first time I have ever seen Roy Keane smile lmao [sic]," one YouTube commenter wrote.
While another said: "Roy is like how Gordon Ramsey is with kids, then when he is with professionals, the man turns into a scary man."
A third posted: "Love the fact even though this is the softest I've ever seen him in an interview, his answers are still very Roy Keane haha [sic]."
And a fourth fan added: "He's great. I used to absolutely despise him back when my team Newcastle United were blowing a 12 point lead back in 1996. But there's no denying the game misses players like Roy Keane. Respect."
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