Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane has revealed the impact Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane is having on him.
Currently on international duty with The Boys in Green, Hourihane has explained how he is learning plenty from the former Manchester United man.
Speaking while on international duty, as reported by the Birmingham Mail, Hourihane had this to say on former Villa boss Martin O’Neill’s assistant:
He keeps you on your toes. That’ll never leave him without a doubt. He’s always in your ear, giving words of advice. If you let standards go any little bit, he’s on the case, so that’s fantastic to have as well.
He signed me a couple of times, at Sunderland and Ipswich. He’s always been giving me words of advice along the way. He’s been first class to myself, so I’ve only got high words to speak about Roy without a doubt.
Roy was one of the best midfielders we produced in this country. He’s won countless trophies and caps, if you can learn anything off him, especially as a midfielder like myself, it’ll only improve your game. He’s been fantastic with me.
