Brilliant Roy Keane compilation proves he was a next-level baller in his day

Roy Keane has established himself as one of the most beloved pundits in the game and rightly so.

His no-nonsense brand of brutal honesty, guilt-edged wit and short-fused musings have become a hit among the football loving public.

He dovetails brilliantly with his fellow pundits as well, forming particular comedic relationships with the likes of Micah Richards and Ian Wright.

Add to all that an immense football IQ and a unique understanding of the game and you have all the ingredients for a top-notch broadcaster.

However, if his playing career was anything to go by, Keane was always going to excel when he stepped into the studio.

Keane was a crucial cog in one of the greatest Manchester United teams ever assembled and played a massive role in the clubs unprecedented treble at the end of the 1990’s.

He was the definition of an attritional football, permanently playing right on the edge of his emotions and in the most physical way possible.

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The opposition always knew they had been in a game with Keane – mainly because they were probably left black and blue after the clash.

He loved tackle, was always up for a bit of a scuffle and never backed down from the breach.

He was, however, so much more than just a sophisticated battering ram. In fact, a recent compilation that has been doing the rounds on social media proves he was one of the most complete midfielders the Premier League has ever seen.

From the aforementioned defensive nous to sublime passing ability and a deadly eye for a finish, Keane really could do it all, as you can see in the video below:

Just a reminder of how good Roy Keane was