James Maddison and Roy Keane have been going forwards and backwards all season with feedback at one another, but it surely was the Tottenham star who had the final chortle after successful the Europa League ultimate.
What did Roy Keane say about James Maddison?
Roy Keane isn’t any stranger to saying what’s on his thoughts and when it got here to his ideas on James Maddison this season, he actually didn’t maintain again.
Having struggled for type all through this season, Keane ripped into Maddison throughout an episode of ‘The Overlap’ in February, saying that he hasn’t stepped up for his workforce in any respect in 2025.
“Maddison isn’t unhealthy, when he’s not on the darts.” Keane mentioned. “However let me let you know, For those who suppose he’s going to come back again [from injury] and get Spurs into the highest six, you’re in cuckoo land. He’s good, he’s a gifted participant.
“However in the event you’re a participant within the Spurs dressing room and Maddison’s again within the squad, you wouldn’t be trying and going, ‘Oh Jesus – he’s again at the moment. We’re going to be positive.’”
The Spurs midfielder gave a poetic response to Keane in his very subsequent recreation, as he scored the one purpose in a 1-0 win over Keane’s beloved Manchester United.
If his purpose wasn’t sufficient to silence Maddison’s largest hater, his celebration was. The 28-year-old shushed the digicam after his purpose, adopted by his iconic darts celebration with followers fast to counsel each have been aimed on the Manchester United legend.
James Maddison nets on his return from damage! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59Q1DG5moD
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 16, 2025
Keane poked one other cheeky dig on the former Leicester midfielder instantly after he scored in opposition to United, with the seven-time Premier League winner eager to get the final say.
“I nonetheless go together with what I mentioned, I don’t suppose he does sufficient of that… I hoped he was going to do the identical once more the opposite day however he was sub in opposition to Ipswich so….”
James Maddison has final chortle
After Tottenham beat Manchester United for a fourth time this season to elevate the Europa League, Maddison determined to conduct an interview on CBS – regardless of not enjoying within the ultimate.
He started his interview by saying: “I wasn’t gonna do any interviews however I heard Roy Keane was within the studio tonight…” Maddison then hit the darts celebration earlier than persevering with, “Roy Keane, that’s for you, son!”
Keane instantly turned pink within the studio because the digicam panned onto him.
WATCH: James Maddison full CBS interview
James Maddison is on cloud 9 and bringing the vibes 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/30JQSaDUsq
— CBS Sports activities Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) Could 21, 2025
There was clearly no unhealthy blood between the pair as Keane made positive to congratulate Maddison on successful the Europa League.
The Tottenham star credited pundits like Keane for motivating his aspect all through a tricky season, with destructive feedback pushing the workforce to successful a primary main trophy in 17 years.
