Town boss Roy Keane has confirmed that his dog Triggs hasn’t died, contrary to newspaper reports which appeared 10 days ago.

After the initial claims, some Irish papers the weekend before last reported that Triggs, who came into the public spotlight when walked by her owner after Keane’s return from his row with Mick McCarthy at the 2002 World Cup, hadn’t passed on after all.

Keane says that there were no truth in the earlier reports and that Triggs is still very much with us: “It’s not true. My dog is still alive.”

The Blues boss says he’s never shocked about what’s reported about him: "Lies and lies and lies. Unbelievable. Stories about my dog or Jon Walters, nothing surprises me."

Keane spent Sunday watching his native Cork’s Gaelic football side win the All-Ireland final against Down, an occasion he very much enjoyed: “The All-Ireland final will beat any World Cup final or European final, trust me. Not that I’ve been to a World Cup final, but I’ve been to a few Champions League finals.

“It’s about local pride, that’s what GAA is — people representing their parishes and the streets where they grew up.

“Gaelic football in Ireland is different. They don’t move clubs when they get fed up. They represent the people they’re brought up with. It was a great day, I enjoyed it.”

The Blues boss, a committed Catholic, says he was disappointed not have been able to get to see the Pope during his visit to the UK: "I would have liked to have seen the Pope. That would be a good experience. I'll get to Rome soon and will hopefully get to meet him. To get a few contacts!"

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cornishnick added 08:57 - Sep 21 Phew!
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Rorschach added 09:00 - Sep 21 Why the hell would the press report such a stupid lie? Oh wait....
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bedsitfc added 09:05 - Sep 21 good just hope that trigg bites the reporters ass for talking poo poo
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campowasgod added 09:17 - Sep 21 Roy should send Walters a steaming parcel just to prove Triggs is alive.
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TotalBlue added 09:22 - Sep 21 The reports probably started after Triggs was poisoned the culprit still has not been caught but was last seen running a way in the firection of Stoke after taking a picture of the dogs vomit
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blackheath_blue added 09:44 - Sep 21 he's right about the GAA final too - incredible scenes, first final i've seen since living over in ireland. the reaction of the players at the end was awesome, puts overpaid footballers to shame.
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Bluetone added 09:47 - Sep 21 Any chanceTriggs can play RB?
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itfc1981 added 09:51 - Sep 21 perhaps a loan move for the Pope? wages could be a problem though.
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ChambersM added 09:56 - Sep 21 “Gaelic football in Ireland is different. They don't move clubs when they get fed up. They represent the people they're brought up with." Why is he slamming English football, they don't move on when they get 'fed up' and the 'represent the people they're brought up with'. this is a bit rich coming from Roy keane isn't it people.
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itfc1981 added 10:03 - Sep 21 ^ No
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Doctor_Albran added 10:38 - Sep 21 Apparently the Journalist who reported Triggs death has a new story - ChambersM in positive Keane comment shocker!!! "Reports have been received today that ChambersM made a positive comment in respect of Ipswich manager Roy Keane -ChambersM - a confirmed Keanophile made the comments in respect of Ipswich's positive start to the season and heaped praise on the Ipswich manager Ad Nauseum..."

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Raedwald_625 added 10:40 - Sep 21 Chambers you're right. What a hypocrite! One thing is liking it another is slagging off football. If Gaelic football is so brilliant why doesn't anyone give a shyte? IPSWICH AND ENGLAND
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legoman added 10:46 - Sep 21 Made me snigger to see dog and walters in the same sentence:)
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Doctor_Albran added 10:58 - Sep 21 Why is it hypocritical of him to comment on the fact that gaelic footballers generally remain with their local sides and Association Footballers (I don't think he singled out England) are unloyal ingrates who would sell their mothers for a tenner (although apparently John Terry's mother costs a fiver) let alone sign for the highest bidder. Do fans actually exist who believe a player loves the club he is with because he kisses the badge on his shirt? Loyal players do exist, but they are few and far between - Keane could actually be taken as a good example of this - He joined Nottingham Forest from Ireland (hence starting his career) then onto Manchester United - was this after Forest's relegation? where he remained until they wanted rid. Nothing hypocritical there... Good to see a nothing story generating some debate though!

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petermorris added 11:04 - Sep 21 'Sicknote' Walters hasn't denied the story about him n RK. Triggs has.
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Paulc added 12:15 - Sep 21 Keano - Here's an idea. Get us promoted this year, then finish in the top 4 in the Prem next year, qualifying for Champs league. Get drawn in the same group as Roma, then you can pop in and see the pope on the away leg.............................................SOMEBODY WAKE ME........... ChambersM - Do you ring when you walk.....cos you are a total Bellend!
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Tractorog added 12:27 - Sep 21 2nd in the table and a dog back from the dead... the Pope will be visiting Keane soon.
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Parisblue72 added 12:40 - Sep 21 If Roy ever does make a visit to the Vatican, maybe he can find an answer to the age old question "Does the pope sh!t in the woods?" Eh? Oh...
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big_gaz67 added 12:50 - Sep 21 Surely being ex Nazi youth, homophobic and sexist the Pope would be great on the right wing?
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Back_The_Boss added 13:24 - Sep 21 Thats a relief. COYB!
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Tractorog added 17:33 - Sep 21 We should all wear black arm bands for the next home game in memory of the death of truthfull reporting.
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Mungo added 18:18 - Sep 21 Tractorog - "2nd in the table and a dog back from the dead... the Pope will be visiting Keane soon." - Brilliant! Post of the month!
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