Roy Keane’s response to Ian Wright’s comments about his reluctance to dance at Gary Neville’s birthday party has become a viral moment, leaving his fellow pundits in stitches.
The heated exchange took place on The Overlap, a show presented by Sky Bet, where Keane was asked about his behavior at Neville’s celebration.
Wright Teases Keane About Not Dancing
The playful back-and-forth began when Wright poked fun at Keane’s lack of movement on the dancefloor during Neville’s 50th birthday bash earlier this month. Wright couldn’t resist pointing out that while he and fellow guest Jill Scott were enjoying themselves on the dancefloor, Keane was seated, seemingly avoiding the rhythm of the party.
“At least we were dancing, you never got up once,” Wright remarked, prompting a quick retort from the fiery ex-Man United captain.
Keane’s Animated Response to Wright’s Jabs
Keane, never one to back down, fired back at Wright in his usual passionate style.
He pointed out that Wright’s knee had miraculously healed in time for the dancing, a recovery that seemed almost too quick after Wright had been complaining about his knee for days leading up to the event.
“You know sometimes you go to a party… I like watching people dance, I do, I watch my family dance,” Keane said, explaining his choice to sit it out.
He went on to point out that Wright had been complaining about his knee just moments before dancing to Michael Jackson’s music. “He’s there dancing and I’m like ‘you couldn’t walk for two days.’”
Keane Grows More Frustrated Over Dancing Pressure
As the conversation progressed, Keane’s frustration was clear. Jill Scott jokingly suggested that Keane had appeared “moody,” which only further fueled his animated response.
“I was not moody! I was loving it, for Christ’s sake! I’m sick of it,” Keane exclaimed. “People keep saying, ‘Come on, dance,’ but I don’t want to dance!”
Carragher and Wright Join In on the Fun
Keane’s rant had everyone in stitches, with fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright unable to contain their laughter.
Even as Keane vented his frustrations, they couldn’t help but note that while Keane may not have been dancing, his family was well-represented on the dancefloor.
The entire exchange on The Overlap has gone viral, capturing Keane’s passion and his ability to bring humor even to the simplest of situations.