Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed that his mum "hates" his beard and that he only keeps it through sheer laziness.Keane's face was as smooth as a baby's bottom during his playing days, but that has all changed in recent years.
A couple of years ago, the Irishman began sporting black and grey bushy facial hair, a look now synonymous with the 51-year-old.The former United captain's beard is currently looking as resplendent as ever, and it was the subject of intense questioning during an appearance by Keane on the 90min Football YouTube channel.
Asked about his beard, the Sky Sports pundit replied: "It's just laziness, honestly."READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumBefore adding: "When I do have a shave, within a day or two there's stubble and then you're in no-man's land." He continued by saying how some people don't like his beard, including his own mum."A lot of people don't like it," he said. "My mother hates it and a lot of people really mention it to me when I'm out walking by myself, so that's why I keep it."Are you a fan of Roy Keane's beard?
Let us know in the comments section belowKeane - and his beard - will likely be back in the Sky Sports studio on Sunday as his old side take on Arsenal at Old Trafford.
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