Yes, Roy Keane inspired Ted Lasso's Roy Kent

One of the main characters on "Ted Lasso," airing on Apple TV+, is modeled after Roy Keane, the former enfant terrible of the Irish national soccer team who was surly, opinionated, and brilliant all at the same time.

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One of my favourite parts in this, Irish Exclusive, interview with Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, is when Brendan reacts to my suggestion of a Roy Keane cameo, By The Bellissimo Files

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This origin story of Roy Kent is mind blowing #roykent #tedlasso #orig, Roy Kent

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Roy Keane left speechless as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher joke at Ted Lasso comparison, Football, Sport

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