Roy Keane Jokes on Eni Aluko Row Sparks Ian Wright Laughter

Roy Keane humorously addressed the controversy involving Eni Aluko's accusation that Ian Wright's prominence in women's football punditry was limiting opportunities for female broadcasters. During a podcast episode, Keane jokingly suggested that Jill Scott's limited coverage of women's games was "because of Ian," which caused laughter among the panel including Wright. Aluko had earlier criticized Wright for dominating the women's game media space, though she later apologized, which Wright declined to accept publicly, urging people to move on. Despite the fallout, Wright has received strong support from colleagues and ITV, as well as from players like Steph Houghton who praised his contribution to women's football. The incident highlighted ongoing discussions about gender representation in sports media, with Keane's lighthearted approach helping to ease tensions. Both Scott and Aluko have shifted their careers post-retirement, with Scott becoming a media regular and Aluko facing challenges in securing punditry roles amid the dispute.