10 of the biggest fights on the football pitch

Modified Jan 05, 2017 14:24 GMT

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 2 : Gareth Barry of Aston Villa pulls apart the fighting Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer of Newcastle during the FA Barclays Premiership match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James Park on April 2, 2005 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Barry had to help separate Bowyer from Dyer

#3 Roy Keane and Alan Shearer

15 Sep 2001: Man Utd Captain Roy Keane takes a swing at Newcastle captain Alan Shearer during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Newcastle United and Manchester United played at St. James Park in Newcastle, England. Newcastle won the match 4- 3. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior /Allsport — Keane threw a punch at Shearer but missed

A list of the biggest football fights wouldn’t be complete without the hothead that is Roy Keane.

In 2001, Keane managed to pick a fight with Alan Shearer during an away match at St James’ Park. The Magpies had the lead going into the last few minutes and as the ball went out for a United throw, Shearer tried to stop Keane from taking it quickly and the fiery Irishman responded by throwing the ball at Shearer’s head.

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The Newcastle man provided a verbal response which made Keane go ballistic, swinging a punch, missing, and then getting immediately sent-off.

The 2 men still hate each other to this day, with Keane saying afterwards, “I was sent off for pushing, but if you’re going to get sent off, you might as well punch him properly.”

Edited by Staff Editor