Yes, Roy Keane inspired Ted Lasso's Roy Kent

One of the main characters on "Ted Lasso," airing on Apple TV+, is modeled after Roy Keane, the former enfant terrible of the Irish national soccer team who was surly, opinionated, and brilliant all at the same time.

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Roy Keane left speechless as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher joke at Ted Lasso comparison, Football, Sport

Starring down Roy Kent 😳 #tedlasso #roykent @Jimmy Conrad #soccer #ri

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Roy Keane reacts to teasing about 'Roy Kent' Ted Lasso character ahead of Man United v Liverpool

Roy Keane reacts to Roy Kent, I'm a lot nicer than him, Video, Watch TV Show

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The 'Ted Lasso' season 2 finale in conversation: Coming out of the dark forest

Every Ted Lasso player based on a real life player : r/TedLasso

Roy Keane left speechless as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher joke at Ted Lasso comparison, Football, Sport

Brett Goldstein Doesn't Think 'Ted Lasso' Is as “Warm and Fuzzy” as You Do

Ted Lasso” pulls off rare jump from Premier League promos to sitcom success - The Athletic