First look: Saipan trailer released showing Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane

Saipan will tell the story of the clash between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in 2002
First look: Saipan trailer released showing Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane

Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in Saipan

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025 - 09:50
Denise O’Donoghue

A teaser trailer has been released for an upcoming film that focuses on an infamous confrontation in Irish football history.

Saipan will tell the story of the clash between Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane and his national team manager Mick McCarthy during the team’s preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

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