'People stabbed me right in my chest because I was too nice': Roy Keane reveals he regrets being too KIND to people in his playing career... despite his reputation as football's hard man

Roy Keane has claimed that he was 'too soft' at times during his playing career.

As a player Manchester United legend Keane had a reputation as being an argumentative figure, a hard man, and frequently clashed with Arsenal's Patrick Vieira.

Keane also received much criticism for a challenge on Manchester City's Alf Inge Haaland in 2001, and the Irishman has proceeded to make some controversial statements as a pundit.

However, Keane says that people 'stabbed him right in his chest' because he was too nice.