Roy Keane Aims Hilarious Dig at Rangers
Former Manchester United player Roy Keane couldn’t resist taking a cheeky dig at Rangers during his appearance on Overlap. Keane referenced the significant gap between Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Premiership while discussing Manchester United’s chances of reaching the Europa League final.
Keane’s Comments
Keane’s comments were made in response to a question about Manchester United’s chances of reaching the final, with the team holding a 3-0 aggregate lead over Athletic Bilbao. “Bilbao just about beat Rangers,” Keane said. “Rangers are 300 points behind Celtic! My goodness.” The comment was delivered with Keane’s signature deadpan style and drew laughter from the studio.
Celtic-Rangers Rivalry
The comment will undoubtedly strike a nerve in Glasgow, given the intense rivalry between Celtic and Rangers. Keane’s remarks highlight the significant difference in quality between the two teams, with Celtic dominating the Scottish Premiership in recent years.
Conclusion
Roy Keane’s humorous dig at Rangers is a testament to his sharp wit and tongue-in-cheek style. As a former player for Celtic’s bitter rivals’ old foes Manchester United’s enemies and sometimes Celtic themselves aren’t excluded from Keane jokes, his comments will likely be remembered for a long time.