Roy Keane received some serious flak for his ‘Grandpa on holiday’ outfit choice on ITV’s coverage of England’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica
Roy Keane’s outfit choice for England’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica caused a major stir among football fans.
The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain is Stateside as part of ITV’s coverage of the World Cup and the fiery ex-midfielder is clearly enjoying his time in Brooklyn, where temperatures are keeping steady in the mid-20s.
Keane looked the part with his trimmed grey beard and buzzcut hair immaculately in shape; however, his fashion choice didn’t impress a lot of fans. The 54-year-old sat back in his chair with the Concrete Jungle behind him while wearing shorts and a navy shirt with flowers and a wavy design in white.
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The focus on his style wasn’t helped by the hour delay to England’s match as torrential downpour and thunderstorms in Orlando pushed kick-off at the Inter&Co Stadium back by an hour.
That left plenty of air time to fill, and even more time for fans to discuss Keane’s look, alongside Ian Wright, who also wore a blue shirt with white circles on.
One user said: “Nice pyjamas on Roy Keane and Ian Wright. Appropriate for the kick off time.” A second added: “Was there a mix up at the airport and Roy Keane end up with someone else’s suitcase !?!?”
A third quipped: “can someone get Roy Keane a sangria to finish his look off…..” Another posted: “Right……….Roy Keane has clearly been hanging about with Ian Wright too much!!!! WIT IS HE DOING?????”
However, Keane’s look was admired by others, as one said: “Roy Keane’s ‘grandpa on holiday’ vibe adding to the World Cup mix.”
A second compared his look to Tony Soprano, adding: “Roy Keane delivering analysis dressed like Tony Soprano hosting a BBQ is absolutely wonderful viewing. Tan’s popping, he’s trimmed immaculately. He’s having his breakfast in the same diner in New York every morning for six weeks. Holding court in McSorley’s every night. Immense.”
Keane and Wright had plenty to talk about following England’s 3-0 victory after Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins all got on the scoresheet.
The Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 before facing Ghana and Panama in their other Group L fixtures.