Roy Keane
Roy Keane

If you're worried about injury, play chess - Roy Keane tells footballers

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has told footballers to "play chess" if they are worried about getting hurt.

Responding to a question about Kevin Doyle's retirement because of repeated bouts of concussion, Keane admitted his sadness at the striker's plight, but insisted injury was an occupational hazard for professional sportsmen.


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