Roy Keane, a name synonymous with Manchester United's glory days, once vowed never to participate in a legends' match alongside his former Red Devils teammates.

But it seems the physical demands of his career may have left their mark, with Keane admitting post-retirement that he no longer felt up to the rigors of 11-a-side football.

"I'm not fit.



Put it this way, I've been invited a number of times over the last few years to play legends games or whatever you want to call it.

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"I'd find it really difficult because I wouldn't be able to get around.

Yet, just a month later, Keane was back on the pitch.

He joined a squad of United Legends to face off against Liverpool's past heroes in a charity match dubbed Legends of the North.

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Ronny Johnsen tried to hand over the captain's armband to the number 16, but Keane refused, pushing his teammate away.

Some of those Liverpool Legends were back in action against Chelsea Legends on Saturday, more than two years after their previous Anfield clash
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