""Shhhh," implores Dom, a teacher from Rochdale. "Shhh. Shut the f**k up, will ya?" A maelstrom of anxious, edgy energy all morning, suddenly a hush falls over the Old Nag's Head. Sky's coverage of the Manchester derby has started."
"Everyone turns to face the screens. It's 11.31am. Up goes the volume. Roy Keane is on. Fire blazing in his eyes, Roy doesn't waste a second. Like Marc Overmars in 2001, he wires into his old club early doors."
"'City are such a tiny f**king club'"
United supporters assemble at the Old Nag's Head to sample derby atmosphere, trading anxious, edgy energy ahead of kickoff. Conversations and banter build through the morning until Sky's coverage begins and the room falls silent as fans turn to the screens. Roy Keane delivers immediate, fiery commentary and targets his former club early. The crowd reacts with loud taunts and repeated jeers aimed at City. The scene mixes rivalry-fueled bravado, nervous anticipation, and collective focus as fans absorb punditry and prepare for the game.
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