Roy Keane believes one in every of his midfield opponents was a ‘snake within the grass’ regardless of being often called a Premier League hardman.
The former Manchester United captain went to warfare with a few of English soccer’s most ruthless tacklers in the midst of the park.
Keane picked up a whopping 13 purple playing cards in his profession, which caught the Irishman without warning. You’ll not be shocked to listen to he thought he obtained much less and deserved much less.
During an episode of The Overlap’s Stick To Football podcast delivered to you by Sky Bet hosts Gary Neville, Jill Scott and Ian Wright determined to dive into Keane’s self-discipline document.
He and Keane additionally confronted off within the 2004 FA Cup closing when Wise performed for Millwall, which United received comfortably. Images of Keane laughing at Wise in the course of the recreation have even emerged on-line.
Keane delved into the ways Wise used on the pitch, all away from the eyes of the referee.
The 52-year-old defined: “I feel he [Wise] used to get away with it lots as a result of he was sneaky. He was a snake within the grass, he used to pinch individuals.”
Wise wound United gamers up within the 2000 Community Shield, which Chelsea received 2-0.
He reportedly plucked a hair out of Nicky Butt’s leg earlier than telling his foe: “I hope I did not harm you an excessive amount of.”
When beforehand discussing Wise’s antics, Neville joked: “Dennis Wise was unbelievable with what he used to get away with. He’d gouge your eyes out, Dennis Wise!”
He’s a Chelsea legend for a purpose. Wise is at present president of Serie B outfit Como.