'Honestly. That’s way over the top' - Roy Keane slates Ireland celebrations after Lithuania win

Keane was critical of Ireland's revelry in his ITV punditry role
'Honestly. That’s way over the top' - Roy Keane slates Ireland celebrations after Lithuania win

29 March 2022; Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, left, and coach Keith Andrews celebrate their side's winning goal, scored by Troy Parrott, not pictured, during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Roy Keane feels the post-match celebrations by Ireland’s players and staff after Tuesday’s late win against lowly Lithuania were “way over the top”.

Former Ireland skipper Keane – who assisted Martin O’Neill in the job between 2013-2018 – gave his take on Troy Parrott’s 97th-minute winner while on punditry duties with ITV.

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