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Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane is known for his no-nonsense attitude on and off the football field. So, when he encountered former footballers Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher trying their hand at hurling, he couldn’t help but see the funny side of the situation. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the hilarious moment and discuss why even the most skilled athletes can struggle when trying something new.


The 3Arena in Dublin was packed to the rafters on Thursday night for a live panel show called The Overlap, featuring Roy Keane, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher. The trio spent several days in Ireland on a promotional tour before the event, with visits to Keane’s former clubs and the hallowed turf of Croke Park for a hurling lesson from legend TJ Reid. The resulting footage will be part of a special episode set to air on Sky this summer. Fans in the audience were treated to a surprise appearance from Ireland legend Paul McGrath, who received a hero’s welcome in his home town. While the evening was full of surprises, footage from the Croke Park segment stole the show. Keane appeared natural on the Croker pitch, easily knocking the sliotar over the bar. In contrast, Neville and Carragher struggled to make contact with the ball, with even the smallest victory causing great excitement. The inclusion of TJ Reid, a seven-time All-Ireland winner, was a highlight for Irish sporting fans in the audience and beyond. Carragher shared photos on Instagram after the show, including a shot with Reid, whom he described as a “hurling legend”. The end product of the filmed features from The Overlap‘s visit to Ireland promises to be an exciting prospect.


In the end, it was a moment of lightheartedness that brought a smile to Roy Keane’s face. Despite the fierce rivalries that still exist between him, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher, the trio were able to share a laugh over their attempts at hurling. It was a reminder that, sometimes, sport is about more than just winning or losing. It’s about the camaraderie that develops between athletes, the mutual respect that grows from shared experiences, and the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments. For Keane, Neville, and Carragher, that joy came from tossing around a sliotar on a sunny day in Ireland. And for fans of all sports, it’s a reminder that, even when things seem serious, it’s okay to have a little bit of fun.