Roy Keane’s Cheeky Dig at Jamie Carragher on Live TV
Football pundit Roy Keane took a playful jab at his Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher during their coverage of Chelsea’s victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup. The Blues secured a 3-1 win at Villa Park, setting up a fifth-round clash against Leeds United on February 28.
Keane, alongside ex-England Women’s star Karen Carney, was on punditry duty for ITV during the game. The duo couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at Carragher after Enzo Fernandez’s goal celebration. Fernandez scored a brilliant free-kick from 30 yards, emulating Lionel Messi’s famous celebration in 2017 when he scored his 500th goal for Barcelona.
The 23-year-old removed his shirt and held it up to display his name and number to the crowd before his teammates joined in the fun. Carney, with a tongue-in-cheek comment aimed at Carragher, quipped, “Talk about over celebrating a bit.” Surprisingly, Keane responded by saying, “Let them enjoy it,” showing his support for the excited Chelsea players.
This exchange on live TV occurred after Martin Odegaard received criticism from Sky Sports pundits for Arsenal’s post-match celebrations following their win over Liverpool. Mikel Arteta and Odegaard were seen celebrating with fist pumps and taking pictures with the club photographer. Carragher expressed his disapproval, urging the players to “get down the tunnel” and emphasizing that they had only won three points.
Carragher’s comments led to a war of words with ex-Premier League star Jan Aage Fjortoft over Odegaard’s celebration. However, Keane unexpectedly defended Chelsea’s exuberant celebrations, earning him praise from the club’s supporters. Fans took to social media to express their admiration for Keane, with one person stating, “Roy I misjudged you,” while another called him “a great guy.”
Keane’s support for Chelsea’s celebrations highlights the contrasting opinions among football pundits regarding players’ reactions after victories. While some believe in maintaining professionalism and avoiding excessive celebrations, Keane’s standpoint acknowledges the joy and passion that players display in their moments of triumph.
Overall, the banter between Keane and Carragher added an entertaining element to the live TV coverage, showcasing the different perspectives and personalities within the world of football punditry.