Keane ‘not clever, easy to play against’
Former Arsenal midfielder David Hillier claims Manchester United legend Roy Keane was his “dream” opponent – as he wasn’t clever and was “easy to pick off.”.
Hiller’s assessment is even more eyebrow raising as he was never a big name and often a fringe player in his eight years with childhood club the Gunners, whereas Keane is an all-time Premier League great.
But the Londoner, who earned one England Under-21 cap, didn’t hold back in describing how comfortable he felt playing against the midfield hardman.
Hillier told the Under The Cosh podcast: “I had a game against Roy Keane at [Nottingham] Forest. We played them in the cup. F****** hell, I camped all over him, mate.
“He was my dream player to play against… Perfect for me.
“Used to rangey, long, simple runs, not clever players, easy to pick off.
“Roy Keane weren’t a clever player when he made runs. He was just direct third man run, that’s all it was.”
And questioned about energy levels, he responded: “Oh I was easily as fit as Roy Keane. I was fitter than Roy Keane.”
