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.

Ted Lasso is based heavily on the personality and the man management techniques of Jürgen Klopp! : r/LiverpoolFC

One of my favourite parts in this, Irish Exclusive, interview with Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, is when Brendan reacts to my suggestion of a Roy Keane cameo, By The Bellissimo Files

Ted Lasso Star Reveals Surprising Inspirations For Roy Kent Performance

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

Players from Ted Lasso that reminds me of players from RL : r/TedLasso

Ted Lasso' Season 2: The View From London : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

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Ted Lasso's Roy Kent Is the Vulgar, Wholesome Uncle I've Always Wanted : r/television

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

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