Roy Keane and Martin O’Neill bowled over by NFL

We knew about the Nottingham Forest, Celtic, and Sunderland connection but, now, on Super Bowl weekend, comes confirmation that Roy Keane and Martin O’Neill have something else in common — a passion for gridiron.

Speaking at a charity event in Armagh about his personal and professional relationship with the Ireland manager, Keane said: “I feel very lucky to be working with Martin.

“I love what I am doing now and enjoy working with Martin and the players.