The funny and the nasty: Roy Keane’s 10 best punditry moments

Fans of Sky Sports have become accustomed to the pundits fiery nature and strong opinions, offset by a dry wit and clear sense of the Keane brand.

'Burst onto the scene'

Keane has formed something of a special bond with fellow ex-professional Micah Richards.

The two have provided some laugh-out-loud moments as Richards has managed to bring out the hardman's humorous side on multiple occasions.

One of the standout moments for the double act was during a conversation about emerging Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour's impressive start to his Chelsea career.

Richards was asked about his time as an 18-year-old at Manchester City, to which he replied: "I burst onto the scene didn't I?"

Keane was clearly in a playful mood as he smirked throughout Richards' recollections before questioning the latter's supposed sudden stardom by saying: "Did you burst onto the scene? Very few defenders burst onto the scene."

'Big Problem Pogba'

One of Keane's more passionate rants about his ex-club, Manchester United, came after a humiliating defeat to Everton.

The Toffees ran out 4-0 winners against a woeful United side. After the game Paul Pogba was interviewed, calling the performance "disrespectful". Pogba's comments didn't sit too well with Keane as he later ranted:

"I wouldn't believe a word he says. There's no meaning behind it. I don't even think he believed what he was saying there.

"He talks about being a good team-mate - if you're going to be a good team-mate then you need to run back when you're defending.

"He said it got a bit heated after the game against Everton - I heard they were actually throwing their hair gel at each other!

"The guy's a talented boy but we're saying the same things over and over again. The number of times I've seen him in games where he's not sprinting back or running back…

"He's talking about body language - he was throwing his arms up in the air. He's a big problem."

'Silly Hats'

"When I see Shaw coming back into the team… the nearer we're getting to kick-off, the more worried I'm getting,"

"I was fine about two hours ago.

"But when I see the players getting warmed up in silly hats…"

'Dumb and Dumber'

One of Keane's most famous punditry moments came after Liverpool beat Spurs in the Premier League at Anfield.

"The two Tottenham full-backs. Dreadful.

"Dumb and Dumber I'd call them.

"I thought they were really poor, you cannot compare them to the two Liverpool lads who were absolutely fantastic.

"I thought they were a joke, really abysmal."

'Daughter stronger than Lallana'

This praise came at a cost towards a member of the Liverpool squad, however, as Keane felt that Everton would provide a stronger contest. Keane stated:

"I think Everton in a strange way will be a tougher test than the Liverpool game, because I think Lallana was in midfield the other night for Liverpool. I know my daughter's probably stronger than him."

'Wouldn't let them back on the bus'

United were 1-0 down at half-time and Keane was far from impressed with his side's performance. In particular, David De Gea and Harry Maguire, whom Keane felt were at fault for the goal. When asked on his thoughts at half-time Keane stated:

"I'm fuming watching this. I can't believe Manchester United, I can't believe Luke Shaw heading the ball and running forward.

"I am staggered at Maguire, staggered that an international player can just get done by this.

"I am sick to death of this goalkeeper. I'd be fighting him at half-time. I'd be swinging punches at that guy.

"It's a standard save for an established international goalkeeper. I am flabbergasted.

"Maguire and De Gea… I wouldn't even let them on the bus after the match. Get a taxi back to Manchester.

"Shocking! Maguire, I am disgusted with him and De Gea. You should hang your heads in shame."

'Wouldn't watch Liverpool if they were in my back garden'

"It's hard to get excited about them. To me, they are going nowhere fast.

"They're neat and tidy, but defensively… Come the end of the season when the prizes are being given out, Liverpool will be nowhere near them.

"If Liverpool were playing out in my back garden, I wouldn't watch them. They're just drifting. Drifting nowhere."

'As a player or a manager you'd kill him'

"As a manager or a player, oh you kill him, you'd kill him."

Slating hugging before a game

"You're going to war. Hugging and kissing, don't even look at them. You're going to battle against them.

"The game hasn't changed that much, the players have. Maybe chat to them after the game. Actually, don't even chat to them after the game."

'Most overrated player on the planet'

Another one of Keane's more controversial comments was targeted towards then England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

Wilshere, who had captained his side during the defeat, was described by Keane as "the most overrated player on the planet".

"Listen, maybe people think I have been harsh on him, but I have never been a big fan.

"For an attacking player, he doesn't get enough goals, he doesn't get enough assists.

"The guy's career is drifting. As bad as Arsenal were, he was really bad.

"Has he been offered a contract? If I was him I'd sign it quickly because if he thinks he is going to be getting big offers in the summer I'd be surprised."