Roy Keane accused Jill Scott of ‘not loving the game’ in a rant about TV pundits who do not have an in-depth knowledge of football.
Keane and Scott have both been regular guests on The Overlap to discuss the major Premier League and Champions League talking points this season.
The former Manchester United captain is also one of Sky Sports’ leading pundits for their Premier League matches, while Scott, who was in England’s squad for their victory at Euro 2022, will be part of the BBC’s coverage of the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 campaign this summer.
In a behind-the-scenes edition of The Overlap which was released on Thursday, Keane was filmed sparking a debate about football pundits in which he claimed that Scott is ‘too busy’ with other commitments and is unable to keep up with the latest events in the sport.
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright could be heard defending Scott during the exchange, but both appeared to take Keane’s rant in good humour.
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‘See I love the game, these people with stat packs, I don’t,’ Keane said.
‘They need stat packs, I don’t. Do you know what? I love the game, I love the game, they don’t love the game, there’s loads of people on TV who don’t love the game of football.
‘Ask Jill a question – who got promoted last week from League Two? She wouldn’t have a f***ing clue. Who got promoted from League Two last week?’
Scott replied: ‘I don’t know.’
Keane then exclaimed: ‘Yes, exactly! You don’t love the game. Get out!’
Scott laughed and said with a smile: ‘The game doesn’t love you.
‘Some of us are too busy to be constantly watching football. You’re like 70 now, you can just chill, you can watch a game, I’ve still got a life.’
Keane replied: ‘That’s my point, you’re too busy. You go to London to open a shop for £200, I’d go and watch a game, Jesus.’
Keane then smiled as Scott joked back: ‘And that’s just the voucher.’
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