Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has sparked controversy by making a personal remark about Michael Carrick's wife, Lisa Roughead, reigniting a dormant feud between the figures.
Keane's Podcast Comments Cause Stir
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane, 54, took an unexpected and pointed dig at Lisa Carrick. Discussing the predictability of managerial team talks, the outspoken pundit suggested that if interim Manchester United boss Michael Carrick struggles, his wife could step in. "His wife can always come in, cause she's got a bit of a big mouth sometimes. She's probably doing the team talk," Keane remarked.
This off-the-cuff comment was a clear reference to a previous spat between Keane and Lisa Carrick that occurred nearly a decade ago. The incident dates back to 2014, following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Olympiacos, a match where Carrick played and Keane provided punditry.
History of the Feud: The 2014 Twitter Outburst
After that match, Michael Carrick gave a post-match interview which Keane criticised as "flat" and lacking urgency. Lisa Carrick, fiercely protective of her husband, was infuriated by the comments. She took to Twitter, now X, to vent her anger, directly calling Keane "a ****" and accusing him of saying anything to provoke a reaction.
She later deleted the post and expressed regret, stating: "Deleted my tweet... Emotions got the better of me." The couple, who began dating at school and married in 2007, have been together for 29 years and share two children.
Carrick Steps into the Spotlight as Keane's Words Echo
The timing of Keane's latest jibe is particularly pointed, coming as Michael Carrick assumes temporary charge of Manchester United until the season's end. His first major test is the high-pressure derby against Manchester City. Lisa Carrick, who typically avoids the public eye and helps run the Michael Carrick Foundation, is once again in a position to support her husband during a crucial professional chapter.
Keane's anecdote about ignoring his Sunderland players for two days upon taking charge was intended to illustrate his management style, but the segue into comments about Carrick's wife has dominated the headlines, shifting focus back to personal history rather than football tactics.
