Biography

Has captained United to 9 major honors making him Manchester United's most successful skipper.

As a youngster Roy wrote to English clubs for a trial, but didn't write to United. He didn't think he was good enough.

Has a pet Labrador called Triggs.

His hero was Glen Hoddle.

Republic of Ireland international footballer.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

I think players tend to get anxious if they've not really done things properly - like eating, resting or training. If you're fully prepared you've got nothing to worry about - it's just a game of football.

Aggression is what I do. I go to war. You don't contest football matches in a reasonable state of mind.

There has been lots of things said about me over the years. I am happy to comment on people's opinion in football I respect, but Tony Cascarino is a man I certainly do not respect, for a lot of reasons, and if I told you, you would be shocked. So the day I worry about Tony Cascarino will be a very sad day of my life.

I don't believe skill was, or ever will be, the result of coaches. It is a result of a love affair between the child and the ball.