Roy Keane, known for his fierce reputation on the pitch, has shown a softer side to his future son-in-law, Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The 23-year-old, who is engaged to Keane's daughter Leah, spoke about the support he receives from the former Manchester United captain.
In an interview with The Sun, Harwood-Bellis said: 'He's one of the people, barring my immediate family, who I know for a fact has only my interests in mind. The advice he gives me, I know he's got my full interests at heart, so he has helped me with decisions.' He added that Keane attends some of his games but does not offer praise lightly.
The pair will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend, and Keane has confirmed he will buy his own ticket rather than ask for one. On the Stick to Football podcast, he said: 'You think I’m going to bother him for tickets? No chance.'
Keane also joked about Harwood-Bellis scoring against Ireland on his England debut, saying the engagement was 'not done and dusted yet'. The couple are expecting their first child, which will make Keane a grandfather for the fourth time.
