The Mirror · October 30, 2026

Roy Keane's Glazer jibe at Gary Neville explained and horse's role in Man Utd takeover

Roy Keane joked about Gary Neville's role in the Glazers' 2005 takeover of Manchester United, referencing a racehorse named Rock of Gibraltar that was central to the deal's structure. The takeover involved a complex transaction that included the horse as part of the financial arrangement between the Glazer family and previous United shareholders.