Raging Roy's temper tantrums stop Keane taking part in Ipswich training

05 November 2009 14:46
Ipswich boss Roy Keane has revealed he no longer takes part in training games -  because of fears how he might react. [LNB]Keane was renowned for his fiery temper during a glittering career with Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland.[LNB] But despite his team propping up the Championship with just one win in 15  league games, he was in light-hearted mood as he made the revelation during an  unexpected appearance at the supporters' club annual general meeting. [LNB] Get stuck in: Grant Leadbitter (left) of Ipswich and Paul McKenna of Nottingham Forest in the sort of challenge Ipswich's Roy Keane relished in his playing days[LNB]Given the elbow: But boss Keane can no longer show them how it's done after a self-imposed ban[LNB]Keane laughed: 'I don't do training matches any more. When I was at Sunderland I  was on the losing side and didn't speak to anyone for two days. [LNB] 'I have made a conscious decision to step back and not get involved.'[LNB] The Tractor Boys' boss mounted a major charm offensive when he turned out at the meeting, which was attended by just 80 fans. [LNB]He dismissed claims that the club training ground was out of bounds to supporters, adding: 'Anybody in this room can come along tomorrow. We have nothing to hide.'[LNB] Keane stunned the audience, not only by his presence but his willingness to answer questions and afterwards chat with fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures. [LNB]Chief executive Simon Clegg explained why Keane's plan to attend was kept under  wraps. He said: 'Purposely we didn't advertise it so we got the right people, the people who came along for the right reasons.'[LNB] Ipswich 1 Derby 0: Delighted Keane hails end of 'unacceptable' runIpswich boss Keane set to make fresh bid for Wednesday defender WoodIpswich pull the plug on ex-England caretaker Peter Taylor deal[LNB]  Explore more:People:Paul McKenna, Simon Clegg, Roy KeanePlaces:Republic of Ireland

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