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Over 16 years on, Roy Keane’s dramatic exit from Manchester United is still an issue that remains contentious and emotional for those involved.

With nearly 500 United appearances – the majority of which as their iconic captain – and 17 trophies, including seven Premier League titles and the Champions League crown, under his belt, there were few players more synonymous with their club. Yet just three months into the 2005/06 campaign, the two parted ways in acrimonious fashion that generated no shortage of hostile feelings.

His departure marked the climax of increasing tensions between Keane and the United management, with his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson becoming increasingly strained. The robust midfield has become increasingly critical of the standards at the club, including the level of players and standard of infrastructure.

The situation came to an irreversible head when Keane gave an in-house interview which gained instant infamy, despite never being aired. The Irishman took aim at just about everyone and everything at Old Trafford when dissecting the club’s humbling 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough in late