{"id":9676,"date":"2026-07-22T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/roy-keane-takes-brutal-swipe-at-tartan-army-over-annoying-scottish-tradition\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T12:10:00","slug":"roy-keane-takes-brutal-swipe-at-tartan-army-over-annoying-scottish-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/roy-keane-takes-brutal-swipe-at-tartan-army-over-annoying-scottish-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Roy Keane takes brutal swipe at Tartan Army over &#8216;annoying&#8217; Scottish tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_cd9c03\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The former footballer didn&#8217;t hold back as he mocked Scotland&#8217;s famous fan tradition<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37463144\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Roy Keane launches an attack on Scottish bagpipes as he brands them 'annoying'\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Roy Keane launches an attack on Scottish bagpipes as he brands them &#8216;annoying&#8217;<cite aria-label=\"Image: TikTok\/wearetheoverlap\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: TikTok\/wearetheoverlap)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Roy Keane has taken aim at the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Tartan Army'sLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/tartan-army\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Tartan Army&#8217;s<\/a> famous bagpipes after Scotland fans made their presence felt across America during the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"World CupLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/incoming\/scot-makes-winners-podium-world-37459204\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">World Cup<\/a>. The former Manchester United captain was discussing the atmosphere created by travelling supporters during an episode of The Overlap podcast alongside <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Gary NevilleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/smirking-roy-keane-launches-instant-37437172\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Neville<\/a> and Ian Wright.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Keane turned his attention to some of the most memorable fan moments from the tournament, including cultural customs. As honest as ever, the Irish pundit proclaimed that he had heard enough of the instrument, even calling them &#8220;annoying&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While supporters from across the world brought their own atmosphere the competition, it was the Norwegian fans&#8217; famous rowing celebration and the sound of Scotland&#8217;s bagpipes that caught the attention of the podcast hosts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Norway&#8217;s synchronised rowing routine became one of the most recognisable fan celebrations in the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"United StatesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/tartan-armys-best-world-cup-37449841\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">United States<\/a>, with supporters performing the move in fan zones and city streets, including a viral display in Times Square, New York.<\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But Keane was far from convinced by the trend as he branded it as &#8220;boring&#8221; when former Arsenal player Wright began praising the unique tradition. After Wright demonstrated the rowing motion, Keane sarcastically responded: &#8220;That&#8217;s mind boggling that,&#8221; before adding: &#8220;Jesus Christ,&#8221; as Wright continued with the routine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The conversation moved on to Scotland supporters, who travelled in large numbers and brought their trademark atmosphere to America, with bagpipes being played throughout the tournament. The Tartan Army are well known for creating a party atmosphere wherever they travel, with the traditional instrument being performed at every Scotland game by travelling supporters.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37463149\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37463149\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.7598990683229814\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Scotland fan in a Lion Rampant shirt and shorts beside a bagpiper in a kilt\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37463149.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_Tartan-Army.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37463149.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_Tartan-Army.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37463149.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_Tartan-Army.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk\/article37463149.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_Tartan-Army.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Roy was clearly unimpressed with the bagpipes at the World Cup\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Roy was clearly unimpressed with the bagpipes at the World Cup<cite aria-label=\"Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Keane joked that the constant praise for the bagpipes had started to wear thin. &#8220;Scotland fans, if I see another bagpipe. Everyone going, aw that&#8217;s amazing,&#8221; he said, before pretending to play the instrument with his arms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Guys playing a bagpipe. You can do that any day of the week!&#8221; Roy added, throwing his hands up in protest. The pundit began to mock the instrument as he said: &#8220;\u2019Everyone quiet there&#8217;s a guy with a bagpipe.&#8217; So what?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gary Neville then took a light-hearted swipe at Scotland&#8217;s early departure from the competition, knowing fine well the tournament had finished, he stated: &#8220;Are Scotland still in the tournament?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Keane quickly joined in with the joke, replying: &#8220;Have they been told that they&#8217;ve been knocked out yet?&#8221; prompting laughs from Neville, who couldn&#8217;t seem to hide his wide grin at the joke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With a laugh Keane continued: &#8220;Scotland hanging on for three weeks going &#8216;we&#8217;re just waiting&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Clearly talking about the Scotland supporters Neville joked: &#8220;Scotland were here longer than England.&#8221; To which Keane responded: &#8220;We will see them at the airport tomorrow.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Still keeping the joke going, he added: &#8220;They better not be on my flight. If there&#8217;s a guy with a bagpipe on my flight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The discussion later returned to Norway\u2019s fan celebrations, with Neville and Wright praising the supporters for creating memorable scenes in New York. However, Keane insisted some of the praise for the displays for both Scotland and Norway supporters had gone too far, claiming the tournament had been missing fans from other nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Revealing which supporters he was referring to, Keane added: &#8220;You&#8217;re praising all these fans, listen. It missed the Irish and the Italians, let&#8217;s be honest. The Irish are the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But everyone going oh,&#8221; he said, once again mocking both the rowing and bagpipes with exaggerated gestures. He continued: &#8220;And everyone going that&#8217;s amazing. It is at the start, but three weeks later you&#8217;re going &#8216;we get it, you rowed over here&#8217;, Jesus man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/celebrity\/roy-keane-takes-brutal-swipe-37462804\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former footballer didn&#8217;t hold back as he mocked Scotland&#8217;s famous fan tradition Roy Keane launches an attack on Scottish bagpipes as he brands them &#8216;annoying&#8217;(Image: TikTok\/wearetheoverlap) Roy Keane has taken aim at the Tartan Army&#8217;s famous bagpipes after Scotland fans made their presence felt across America during the World Cup. 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