Roy Keane was not happy when Ed Sheeran suddenly appeared in an interview with Sky Sports

Roy Keane appeared to be less than pleased when pop star Ed Sheeran unexpectedly showed up on the Sky Sports set during a discussion with the new manager of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, last Sunday. The meeting took place after United’s 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in Amorim’s managerial debut. Following the match, Amorim joined the Sky Sports commentary team to share his thoughts. However, Sheeran, a lifelong Ipswich fan and shirt sponsor of the club, “crashed” the interview, happily expressing his joy at the return of the Premier League. Unfortunately for Sheeran, Keane remained as serious as ever, not even cracking a smile during the surprise moment. Keane then shifted his focus to the current situation at Manchester United, discussing the challenges Amorim would face.

“It’s a positive start they’ve had,” the former Republic of Ireland midfielder remarked. “But he also has to face the reality that managing Manchester United comes with very high expectations.”

“While he’s a manager in name, I’m sure he couldn’t have imagined such an impressive start. The first moments were filled with attacking spirit, and the players were very energetic. It was refreshing to see young talents like Rashford seize the opportunity, especially considering the criticism he’s faced regarding his goal tally. It really was a dream start!”

However, Keane emphasized the pressure that comes with managing United, stating that it’s different from managing other clubs, comparing it to the contrasting atmosphere at Sporting Lisbon.

“The demands at United are unlike anywhere else; it’s like night and day.” He warned that the fundamental problems that troubled Erik ten Hag hadn’t disappeared just because there was a new manager.

“We see a similar level of organization in the team, but those players are still on the pitch, facing the same challenges,” he stated. “You can talk about the leopards and their spots; the deep issues at United still exist – the goals have dried up, and there’s a noticeable decline in quality during the second halves of matches,” Keane concluded.

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