Roy Keane , Republic of Ireland assistant manager , pictured during a Euro 2016 qualifier on March 29 . Former Manchester United footballer Roy Keane will stand trial over an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver . The 43-year-old has denied committing a public order offence after it was claimed he behaved aggressively towards driver Fateh Kerar , 44 , near traffic lights in Altrincham , Cheshire . He did not attend a brief hearing at Trafford Magistrates ' Court today but a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf by his lawyer following the incident on January 30 . He is accused of causing harassment , alarm or distress to Altrincham-based Mr Kerar - a Section 4A Public Order offence . The court heard the prosecution will call two witnesses - understood to be Mr Kerar and a taxi passenger - while the defence will call Keane and an additional witness . No CCTV of the incident was captured , the court also heard . Keane will face trial at Manchester Magistrates ' Court on June 19 . Keane , from Hale , Cheshire , enjoyed a trophy-laden career at Old Trafford and also played for Nottingham Forest and Celtic . He won seven Premier League titles , as well as four FA Cups and one Champions League . The TV football pundit managed Sunderland and Ipswich Town and was assistant boss at Aston Villa before he quit to concentrate on a similar role he holds with the Republic of Ireland 's national team . Successful : Keane , from Hale , Cheshire , enjoyed a trophy-laden career with Manchester United - winning seven league titles . He is pictured above ( left ) with Paul Dickov ( right ) of Leicester City in September 2003 . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Keane accused of aggressive behaviour towards driver near traffic lights . Allegedly caused harassment , alarm or distress to 44-year-old Fateh Kerar . TV pundit Keane , 43 , of Hale , Cheshire , has denied public order offence . Footballer won seven league titles and is now Leicester City 's assistant manager .