Football legend Roy Keane has been lauded as an “absolute gentleman” for visiting a superfan with dementia in the hospital.
The former Manchester United captain agreed to meet 77-year-old Pat O’Sullivan, who is unwell, following a radio appeal from his family.
Pat, who considers Roy a “total legend”, was moved to tears when they embraced.
Irishman Roy, 53, spent 35 minutes at Mercy hospital in his hometown of Cork with Pat, his wife Catherine, and sons Derek, 44, and Rob, 41.
Rob said: “It was an amazing gesture from Roy.
“My dad was absolutely thrilled.”
The footballer grew up near the family home in Cork and once shared a pint with Pat in a local pub.
Rob added: “My dad always talks about his friend Roy Keane.
“He was overjoyed to meet him and cried with happiness.
“Roy put his arm around him, shared a laugh, and made him feel very special.
"He truly loved it.”
