Roy Kent on "Ted Lasso" is Keane’s doppelganger, according to Brendan Hunt, one of the co-creators of the show who also has a starring part as Coach Beard.

Cork native Keane, the former Manchester United star who now works as a pundit for Sky Sports, inspired the character of Roy Kent, the bad-tempered captain of Ted Lasso's fictional team AFC Richmond.

Irish footballer Roy Keane was the inspiration behind Roy Kent Roy Kent from ‘Ted Lasso’ | Apple Inc. Viewers met Roy in Ted Lasso’s season 1 as the AFC Richmond captain.

Apple TV+'s award-winning Ted Lasso draws inspiration from the real world. Here's every real-life footballer the AFC Richmond players are based on. ... Roy Keane won 19 major trophies in his career.

The hotheaded Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), for instance, is clearly inspired by Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, while Lasso himself draws on the unorthodox coaching methods of Liverpool’s ...

Meanwhile, Roy Kent, Lasso’s gruff assistant coach played by Brett Goldstein, is believed to be inspired by Manchester United legend Roy Keane—famous for his short temper, intense presence ...

“Ted Lasso” co-creator Brendan Hunt calls himself a soccer missionary. ... And at that time especially, there was no one more insane than Roy Keane. “As we were developing the role, ...

'Out of touch' Ted Lasso producers and Chelsea owner Todd Boehly infuriate fans after a tribute to club legend Ray Wilkins, unveiled after he died in 2018, is doctored to celebrate character Roy ...

The final episode of Ted Lasso season 3 airs tomorrow, ... the character of Roy Kent appears to be inspired by the well-known midfielder of Manchester United, Roy Keane. Tagged in: ...

How the Ted Lasso Kindness Vibe Boosted Creativity on the Set. The Emmy-nominated director and artisans talk about the emotional final scenes of the Apple TV+ series, where mentorship and ...