It's a real shame that a footballer as talented as Roy Keane should be such an arrogant prat. It's interesting to compare his attitude with the way David Beckham has matured and grown into the role of national captain, carrying himself with (for most observers) surprising dignity, with none of Keane's bullying and petulance. I suspect that all the other Irish players will be making a superhuman effort to prove that they can perform without him, and I hope they do!

BJ