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The Irish Sun
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘He has mellowed' – Roy Keane praised for uncharacteristic interactions with fans at Cork City match
ROY Keane was present in Turners Cross for Cork City's most recent game when he was hounded by fans. The Manchester United legend watched on as Cork City went two goals ahead of Sligo Rovers before Advertisement 2 Keane signed autographs for young fans in Turners Cross Credit: @tracyfarmer84 2 Despite playing for local rivals Cobh Ramblers, Roy Keane is a massive Cork City fan As Keane was trying make his way into the stand of One young fan was asking the former Republic of Ireland assistant manager to sign his hand, but the request wasn't fulfilled. After signing a few autographs, the crowd had grown too big so he scurried back to his seat as not to miss the action. Advertisement Read more on Irish football Keane who has spoken about his hatred for autographs, selfies and certain fan interactions before. In 2021 on "Then people think you are rude. I think people invading you with phones or jerseys are just annoying." Fans have hailed the actions which would be uncharacteristic of the former Ireland international. Advertisement Most read in Football One fan commented: "He's not even annoyed, he definitely wishes he could sign them all." Another praised the Champions League winner saying: "Roy is a legend." A third fan joked: "He has mellowed. A few years ago them young bucks would have got the Cantona treatment." Ireland legend joins Jacqui Hurley in making quirky prediction for Women's Euros semi from RTE couch The seven-time Premier League winner may have been better off missing the action as he local side threw away a two goal lead in a crucial six-pointer. Advertisement The hosts showed signs of life as Evan McLaughlin and Seani Maguire goals put them on the brink of a first league victory in 14 attempts. But manager Ger Nash was denied an overdue triumph by Owen Elding and Patrick McClean's strikes. City came close to a late winner only for Alex Nolan's wonderstrike to cannon off the crossbar. Rovers countered as Ryan O'Keane buried the 89th-minute winner. Advertisement The former Premier Division regulars - having won the league three times - look on the brink of relegation as their players were booed off the pitch by the home fans. Cathal O'Sullivan was forced off with an injury after 20 minutes before the home side failed to hold their first half-time lead in 19 games. Cork City face Galway United on Friday in another must win game in Turners Cross as the Leesiders fight to stay in the division.


The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Swear I saw a smile' – Watch Roy Keane break character in hilarious blooper reel for League of Ireland ad
ROY Keane couldn't help but crack up while auditioning for his new job of being a comedic actor. The renowned hardman Advertisement 2 The advert is made with Rockshore who are the League of Ireland's official beer Credit: @rockshore and @leagueofireland 2 Keane has to get creative to take in a Cork City match at Turners Cross Credit: @rockshore and @leagueofireland And producers Rockshore have now released a blooper reel from his day of filming. In it, the 53-year-old doesn't seem to have found the repetitive process of reading out lines over and over again too tiresome as he cracks up at several moments. Rockshore captioned the amusing insight: "Swear I saw a smile there once or twice!" As for the ad itself, Keano shows his comedic chops as he tries his best to attend a City match despite being turned away at the gate. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football The script even includes a joke about his height as he pleads with two other fans to let him get in front for a better view from the adjoining pub since he's short enough that he won't obscure their view. The advert is suitably aided by the musical accompaniment of The Frank and Walters' hit song "After All" which is a beloved tune on Leeside. Rockshore are invested in the success of the League of Ireland as the league's official beer sponsor. So it all adds up that their video implores casual Irish football fans to make the effort to attend a match in person instead of solely consuming the beautiful game through their televisions. Advertisement Most read in Football Comment It was captioned: "Time to show up. League of Ireland is calling." While it was Cobh Ramblers that the Ireland icon 'League of Ireland is calling' - Watch Roy Keane get in touch with Cork City roots while starring in hilarious ad In the case of Ger Nash's team in particular, they could do with all of the help they can get. Despite him Advertisement Amazingly, their last outing was their first clean sheet of the campaign as they dug out a point in It proved another acrimonious night at Turners Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out and saved from Brandon Kavanagh late on. City's winless streak extended to 11 games while Saints have not won in their last five as they remain sixth. Advertisement Nash called for unity in his programme notes after the supporter unrest that But play was paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled that read, 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'.


The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘League of Ireland is calling' – Watch Roy Keane get in touch with Cork City roots by starring in hilarious ad
ROY Keane got decked out in Cork City gear while starring in an amusing ad urging people to get out and attend League of Ireland fixtures. While it was Cobh Ramblers that Keane 4 Initially he's positively beaming by his standards upon arrival Credit: @rockshore 4 But that smile is wiped away when a steward informs him it's a sell-out Credit: @rockshore 4 He then has to get creative by trying to get in via the adjoining pub Credit: @rockshore 4 And even cites his lack of height as a reason he ought to be let through to the front Credit: @rockshore Now, in a video created by Rockshore, the The script even includes a joke about his height as he pleads with two other fans to let him get in front for a better view since he's short enough that he won't obscure their view. The advert is suitably aided by the musical accompaniment of The Frank and Walters' hit song "After All" which is a beloved tune on Leeside. Rockshore are invested in the success of the League of Ireland as the league's official beer sponsor. Read More On Irish Football So it all adds that their video implores casual Irish football fans to make the effort to attend a match in person instead of solely consuming the beautiful game through their televisions. It's captioned: "Time to show up. League of Ireland is calling." In the case of Ger Nash's team in particular, they could do with all of the help they can get. Despite him Most read in Football Amazingly, their last outing was their first clean sheet of the campaign as they dug out a point in It proved another acrimonious night at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant Bottom of the table, the Leesiders are four — rather than six — points adrift of Rovers. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out and saved from Brandon Kavanagh late on. City's winless streak extended to 11 games while Saints have not won in their last five as they remain sixth. Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. Nash called for unity in his programme notes after the supporter unrest that But play was paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled that read, 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'.