Roy Keane’s Priceless Reaction to Son-in-Law-to-Be Taylor Harwood-Bellis Scoring Against Ireland
Roy Keane’s reaction to his future son-in-law Taylor Harwood-Bellis scoring for England in a 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland has become an instant viral sensation. Keane, known for his no-nonsense approach both on and off the pitch, humorously suggested that Harwood-Bellis’ engagement to his daughter Leah “is not done and dusted” after scoring against the former Manchester United midfielder’s home country.
Harwood-Bellis, who made a permanent switch from Manchester City to Southampton in the summer of 2024, made his senior international mark by netting England's fifth goal just 17 minutes after coming off the bench to replace Kyle Walker. While it was undoubtedly a momentous occasion for the 22-year-old, Keane couldn’t help but poke fun at the awkwardness of the situation during his punditry role on ITV Sport.
As a replay of Harwood-Bellis’ thumping header looped on the broadcast, ITV host Mark Pougatch highlighted the familial connection, playfully asking, “Not everybody knows that is your future son-in-law, do they?” Keane’s response was classic, dry wit: “It’s not done and dusted yet. Listen, things can change very quickly in the Keane household, let me tell you.”
Despite the teasing, Keane did take a moment to praise Harwood-Bellis, emphasizing his growing goal threat, even at Southampton. “It is nice for him,” he added with begrudging pride. Pougatch continued to needle Keane, humorously pointing out that Harwood-Bellis’ quick international impact was in stark contrast to the three-plus years it took Keane himself to score for Ireland.
In the end, Keane softened up a bit, acknowledging the young defender’s character: “He’s a nice kid, his family have done a great job, he is a really nice kid.”
With Christmas dinner potentially on shaky ground and Keane’s quick wit back in top form, we can’t wait to see more of these playful moments. Let us know what you think of Keane’s reaction or any other memorable sporting family stories by emailing us at talk@re-skeet.com.
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