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“Who knows?”: Man United legend keeps door ajar for sensational return to management

Roy Keane has suggested he may consider a return to football management, despite enjoying his current punditry role after a successful playing career at Manchester United.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 6:00 AM
“Who knows?”: Man United legend keeps door ajar for sensational return to management
Key Things to Know
  • Roy Keane revealed that the "pilot light is still on" regarding a possible return to management.
  • The 55-year-old noted that while he contemplates managing on weekends, an actual return remains unlikely.
  • Keane confirmed he received management opportunities in recent years but chose to remain in television punditry.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has suggested he remains open to a potential return to football management. Speaking on Sky Sports' A-Z feature, the 55-year-old pundit noted that the "pilot light is still on" when watching matches on weekends, feeling that he could step in and do a job if an opportunity arose.

Keane previously managed Sunderland and Ipswich Town between 2006 and 2011, alongside assistant roles with Aston Villa and the Republic of Ireland. Although he has received managerial opportunities in recent years, Keane acknowledged that contractual and staffing complications have repeatedly led him to remain in television punditry.

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