Roy Valk had put the final touches on a mural facing their new restaurant on Cook Street in Cork city when his namesake stopped for a quick chat

Paul McGrath bumped into two other famous former teammates in Manchester Airport recently

The former Manchester United midfielder has won his first two games in charge since succeeding Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Carrick is likely to make way for a more high-profile name at the end of the season, after he came in to replace Ruben Amorim

The shadow of Alex Ferguson and the club's former success always looms large over Manchester United, but stars from the club's glory days are doing more harm than good in punditry roles

Roy Keane was very critical of Manchester United after Michael Carrick was appointed head coach

Carrick made an impressive start to life as United’s boss with a commanding win over their neighbours.

Carrick was appointed until the end of the season as a replacement for Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Roy Keane and Gary Neville have already had their say on Carrick’s appointment at Old Trafford.

Keane was speaking about Carrick, who has been appointed as head coach until the end of the season after Ruben Amorim was sacked, on the Stick to Football podcast

Ruben Amorim’s sacking last week saw Darren Fletcher temporarily parachuted in before another ex-Red Devils midfielder took the reins.

Ruben Amorim’s sacking last week saw Darren Fletcher temporarily parachuted in before another ex-Red Devils midfielder took the reins.

Keane and Rooney were speaking on the Stick to Football podcast

The producer of the movie Saipan was told he was ‘mad’ to work on a film about the Irish team at the 2002 World Cup.

The 30-year-old is the Red Devils’ longest-serving player.

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The Aston Villa star was given the chance to impress in the No. 10 role for the World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane marked his 54th birthday by sharing pictures with his grandchildren on Instagram

Manchester United legend Roy Keane marked his 54th birthday by sharing pictures with his grandchildren on Instagram

Rory McIlroy's stunning win at the Masters last week has prompted a familiar discussion over who Ireland's greatest sportsperson is.

Fernandes scored a hat-trick to send Manchester United through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

The defender was involved in a first-half clash with Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund

Manchester United legend Roy Keane will join author Roddy Doyle for an 'in conversation' event at the Marquee Cork next summer

Manchester United legend Roy Keane will join author Roddy Doyle for an 'in conversation' event at the Marquee Cork next summer

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has taken a not so subtle dig at the club's underperforming players after manager Erik ten Hag was sacked

Mr Richards denied allegations by the defence that he had claimed to see the headbutt because he was ‘Roy’s mate’ and ‘stooge’

Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault.

Roy Keane paid tribute to his "beautiful and loyal" dog Jet after his family pet died

“I don’t really care that much about that man, so that’s all right,” Haaland said.

Rashford has scored just eight goals this season.

Roy Keane has re-emerged as a contender for the Republic of Ireland job after talks with the FAI

Ten Hag’s future at United has been questioned following Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a minority stake in the club.

Roy Keane made his return to Instagram with a post alongside his friend and former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Carsley had been the first choice to succeed Stephen Kenny to start the rebuild after a difficult three years for Irish football

Guardiola was seen talking to Erling Haaland after last Sunday’s 3-0 Manchester derby win at Old Trafford

United were outclassed by Manchester City in a one-sided derby at Old Trafford.