Roy Keane has once again stolen the show on the popular Stick to Football podcast, reducing his colleagues to laughter with a single, wordless reaction during a discussion about former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial.
The Priceless Podcast Moment
The incident occurred during the latest episode, which aired on Thursday morning and featured a special return for former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. As Solskjaer, a former teammate of Keane, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes, reflected on his time in charge at Old Trafford, the conversation turned to the players he managed.
When Neville asked Solskjaer to identify his top scorer, the Norwegian correctly guessed Marcus Rashford, who netted 54 times under his management. It was then that Keane interjected with a dry, sarcastic quip about Anthony Martial's contribution, stating the Frenchman was 'just behind him with six'.
The real comedy, however, came moments later. When Solskjaer was asked for his opinion on Martial, he offered a diplomatic defence, labelling the forward 'so talented' and 'unplayable on his day'. Before Solskjaer could elaborate, the camera cut to Keane, who slumped back in his chair, looked bewilderedly to the ceiling, and let his expression do all the talking.
A History of Criticism
Keane's visceral reaction was rooted in a long-standing and publicly critical view of the French international. His co-hosts, including Ian Wright and Jill Scott, immediately burst into laughter at the pure disbelief etched on Keane's face.
This was not an isolated opinion from the former United captain. Back in December 2023, following a dismal 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, Keane launched a fierce critique of Martial on Sky Sports. He famously remarked that the striker 'scores a goal every 14 years' and suggested he should 'go down the leagues' if he couldn't handle the pressure of playing for a club like United.
Martial's time at United ultimately came to an end last summer when he left the club as a free agent after nine years. His career since departing Old Trafford has failed to reignite; after a brief spell with AEK Athens, the 29-year-old now plays for Mexican side Monterrey, where he is yet to score in seven appearances.
Clashing Opinions Among Friends
The podcast segment highlighted the contrasting perspectives on a player who has long divided opinion. While Solskjaer sought to focus on Martial's talent and his productive partnership with Rashford in the season United finished second, Keane remained unconvinced.
'No. That's not a good thing,' Keane retorted after Solskjaer's 'on his day' comment, 'that means you don't get many of them.' Solskjaer attempted to smooth things over, but Keane had the final, jovial word: 'It's all just opinions, Ole - no problem!'
The exchange provided a perfect snapshot of the dynamic that makes the Stick to Football podcast so popular: unfiltered, honest, and often hilarious debates between footballing legends.
