On this Day in 2006: Roy Keane ends 14-year stint with Manchester United

Everton v Manchester United
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Roy Keane brought the curtain down on his illustrious career on this day 14 years ago, the former Manchester United captain claiming medical advice on a long-standing hip injury meant retirement was his “only option”.

Keane made only 13 appearances for Celtic after joining them in December 2005, nevertheless adding winner’s medals in the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup to his enviable collection, before deciding to walk away.

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