Roy Keane has shocked fans with his comments during ITV’s coverage of England vs Ireland in Dublin.
The Nations League opener represents a new era for both sides with both managers taking charge of their respective nations for the first time.
Interim England boss Lee Carsley is in the dugout for the first time since replacing Gareth Southgate following his resignation after defeat in the EURO 2024 final to Spain.
On the other hand, former Iceland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson will also lead out his team for the first time since being appointed, with Keane previously a contender for his current role.
Keane is loved by fans for his lack of filter and he made his feelings clear on the Football Association of Ireland during his pre-match punditry duties.
The former Man Utd captain said when asked about the importance of the next two years for the Irish national team: “It’s huge. Listen, the last two years, we know the problems with a lack of quality. There’s a lot of good people at the FAI but the the people who are making the decisions probably couldn’t organise a p*** up in a brewery. Honestly.”
His comment took fans completely off-guard but viewers were loving how little he cared about the consequence of his words.
One fan said: “Roy Keane swearing on TV in front of a “swearing is always wrong” advert in the background.”
Another said: “Roy Keane is quality! Says it as he sees it!”
A third said: “P*** up in a brewery” at quarter to 5 on live tv. Only Roy Keane!”
A fourth added: “Roy Keane is on top form today.”
A fifth concluded: “Mate, Roy Keane couldn’t give a f*ck… Legend! Didn’t even apologise.!”
Roy Keane took aim at the FAI (Getty)
Back in June, Keane admitted he was in talks with the Irish FA over the vacant manager job but believes the ship has sailed on what he described as his ‘dream role’.
He said on the Stick to Football podcast: “I did enjoy the international set-up when I was working with Martin as a coach. I like the dynamics, the flow of international football.
“It wasn’t 24 hours a day, but you’re still working at a good level, so if you’re on about dream jobs, I suppose – it’s a bit silly saying it, but maybe the Irish job.
“But obviously I think that ship has sailed as well.
“You speak to lots of teams. Just because you speak to people, it doesn’t mean to say… The hardest part is getting the deal done.
“Lots of people and lots of clubs that I’ve spoken to over the years are just wasting your time. It’s a bit of PR, they’re ticking a few boxes. They want to link you with the job and you meet people and as soon as you sit down with them and they start talking numbers, you are like, ‘Really? Come on’.
“I don’t mean with Ireland, I’m on about club jobs, so if you were going to sit down with people and have a conversation, then be serious, But a lot of people aren’t serious, they’re time wasters.”
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