Sky Sports are also reporting that we have made a big donation to Spurs biggest charity too which I guess was a little extra that made them agree not to complain to the FA which I think is fair and very noble
TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT KEANE...
Paul Hassall 28 July 2008
From the humble beginnings of Crumlin United through to the bright lights of the San Siro and the honour of being Ireland's record goalscorer - Robbie Keane is widely recognised as one of Europe's most talented strikers.
But how much do you really know about one of the most expensive signings in Anfield history?
Here are 10 things you may not know about our new striker:
1. According to his page on Bebo.com Robbie loves listening to music and picks out Blink 182, Robbie Williams, Ronan Keating and Eminem as some of his favourite artists.
2. Earlier this year Robbie married former Miss Ireland contestant Claudine Palmer in Ballybrack, with Reds fan Chris de Burgh performing at the wedding.
3. Robbie began his career at South Dublin schoolboy side Crumlin United where he first rose to prominence in the club's junior sides. It wasn't long before his talent was recognised and he moved to Wolves in 1995 at the tender age of 15. Within two years he was in the club's first team and immediately hit the headlines when he fired home a debut double in a 2-0 win over Norwich City.
4. Former Spurs manager Martin Jol is a huge fan of Keane and once wrote: "Robbie always ensured there was a good atmosphere and spirit, whether it was organising games on the team bus or sitting down next to a guy who was by himself in the training ground canteen.
"Andy Reid was similar. I remember on a pre-season trip to France, Andy and Robbie leading everyone in a round of singing until 4am. I didn't want to stop them. I thought: "This is what a football team is all about."
5. Robbie was the Premier League's top scorer in the 2007 calendar year with an impressive tally of 19, and on December 26, 2007 he became only the 13th player in Premier League history to score 100 goals. It capped a remarkable year for the striker who notched up a total of 31 goals and 13 assists from just 40 starts.
6. Keane became the Republic of Ireland's all-time leading goalscorer in October 2004 when he grabbed a double in a 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands at Landsdowne Road to surpass Niall Quinn's total of 21. He now has 33 to his name.
7. Throughout Robbie's Spurs career he made a habit of a trademark goal celebration which saw him run to one the corner flags and perform a cartwheel and forward roll, before finishing by "firing" his hands like a gun.
It was something he continued until boss Martin Jol asked him to keep his celebrations more low key as he was worried his star striker may pick up an injury.
However, Keane did perform the move one last time to celebrate his 100th goal for the club in a 2-0 win against Sunderland on January 19, 2008. He became only the 15th Spurs player in history to reach that landmark.
8. When he's not leading the line on the football pitch Keane likes to relax with a good film and picks out Braveheart, The Shawshank Redemption, Shrek, Saw 2 and Liar Liar as some of his favourites.
9. Keane is already good friends with Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard and was on hand to celebrate the launch of Carra's city centre restaurant Cafe Sport England - despite hitting a double for Spurs just hours earlier in a 2-2 draw at Anfield in October, 2007.
10. Robbie was born on July 8, 1980 and shares his birthday with Wonder Years actor Fred Savage, American artist Beck and actor Kevin Bacon.
