Sean Dyche responds to Roy Keane’s Burnley jibe

Sean Dyche responds to Roy Keane’s Burnley jibe which was made live on Sky Sports as the Clarets fell to a 4-0 defeat against Tottenham.

The 49 year old joked that the former Manchester United player probably could have played in the Spurs midfield against Burnley after the Sky Sports pundit suggested as much during his analysis of the contest.

Keane felt that Burnley were poor in the 4-0 defeat and suggested he could have played in the game given how one-sided the game was for Jose Mourinho’s side

“It was easy for Spurs today,” said Keane post-match. “Burnley were desperate – I couldn’t believe how bad they were.

“I know they were bad last week against West Brom and they were just as bad today.

“Spurs have done well today and I’ve give them credit over the years, they are a nice, tidy team on their day but it was easy today.

“We could’ve played in that game today.”

Chief Dyche was asked about Keane’s comments ahead of his side’s clash with Leicester on Wednesday and the Burnley boss said he wouldn’t be taking the criticism to heart, hitting back but with humour as he usually does.

“He probably could have,” he responded.

“I don’t know if you remember him as a player, but he was pretty decent! So it wouldn’t surprise me if he could have played out there to be far to him.

“Look, I’ve got no problem with him questioning us, what we do. It’s art of their job. They’re pundits for a reason. They have a voice, they have a say

“I’ve never been precious about that sort of thing, because everyone has an opinion on football, not just the pundits. It’s a strange job, because you constantly have people telling you what you’re doing wrong.

“I can’t ever remember going into my doctor’s and telling him what he was doing wrong, or my lawyer. But as football managers, everyone thinks they can do the job better than us.

“I’m used to that. And I’ve certainly got no problem with Roy Keane expressing his views.”

It seems that every press conference Sean Dyche has will include something to laugh about.

Sean Dyche’s response to Roy Keane saying he could get into Burnley’s side..

🗣”He probably could of, he was pretty decent to be fair”

What a guy 😂

📹 @footballdaily pic.twitter.com/p3yqf5Jx2x

— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) March 1, 2021

Earlier this year, there was that hilarious John McGinn argument claim which emerged and went viral over social media.

McGinn was caught putting in a late challenge on one of Burnley’s players and understandably the Clarets manager Dyche wasn’t best pleased.

He began barking complaints from the touchline, in only that deep gravelly voice can, and McGinn sharply dismissed Dyche’s protests.

McGinn told him (Dyche) to: “Shut up.”

Dyche said: “You’ve been in the Prem one year and you think your big time now telling me to shut up?”

McGinn hit back superbly, simply saying: “You’ve been in the prem for 6 years and you’re still wearing that shit coat, you big prick.”

An argument between Sean Dyche & John McGinn is the exact type of content I needed today 🤣 pic.twitter.com/iAV4Qk5BaZ

— Ty Bracey (@TyBracey) February 7, 2021

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has since had his same via talkSPORT and revealed he did make ‘a couple of remarks’ during their exchange at Turf Moor last month.

Words were exchanged between the duo during Burnley’s win against Villa, and it’s what was apparently said that has caught the attention of many.

Dyche wouldn’t confirm nor deny that McGinn made the hilarious joke about his coat but he did send this message to the Villa midfielder:

“There were a couple of things said between us,” said Sean Dyche on John McGinn. “But what goes on the pitch, stays on the pitch. It was nothing untoward. It was friendly fire.

“I worked with his brother down at Watford. Steven, he was a really good player. Very unfortunate with injuries. I was remarking on that. He made a couple of remarks.

“But honestly, they used to be standard. It makes a story now. It’s bizarre. It was nothing untoward. It was just light-hearted fun. I got no problem with that. Trust me. No issue with that.

“By the way, if he allegedly said that because I am not going to say that he did or didn’t, it’s a very nice coat I would have him know. And I haven’t had it for six years!”

Fans reacted as Sean Dyche responds to Roy Keane’s Burnley jibe, see what Twitter made of it below…

@Ronyag3000: Took that like a man with zero insecurity. Refreshing.

@GrantHeath95: As much as Burnley aren’t great to watch I love how honest Dyche is, just says it how it is. Refreshing change to see in a a manger these days

@martintheaker: No fuss, no drama, no histrionics, no mind games. Just a clear and honest answer. A manager under absolutely no pressure despite the league position. #UTC

@OutspokenUncle: Sean dyche’s press conferences are a thing of beauty! He should have his own tv show

@Ricky9Forbes: What a very refreshing interview and way of looking at things. No crying, no look at me, Keane has offended me. haha

@aldgadgee: He would make a class pundit, top bloke

@NorthernRudeBoy: We don’t name pubs after just anyone in Burnley. We might not be the most attractive to watch but we are still here and we will keep fighting because of Sean Dyche.

@shaunbrown4: Hahah love it! He’s bang on again!

@Lucas_Duston7: What a reply haha spot on

@trapsixthecat: Such a likeable bloke

@stackzinho9: Sean Dyche would eat Keane with a side of gravel

@MischievousManc: If Burnley played with half as much personality as Sean Dyche has been showing in his interviews in lockdown, we would all be better off

@1matthewwright1: He’s the greatest manager ever at pressers

@NgYiKai: Man the self awareness and composure on this guy, spot on again Mr Dyche

@alex0114_: roy keane actually comes out with some reyt shit dunno why everyone rims him so much

@t_scanes02: I really really really like Sean dyche top bloke

@MattAVFC_: Personally can’t stand Burnley and the way they play but this guy is a breath of fresh air compared to most managers in the league

@guypicko: He genuinely seems like the most down to earth guy going.

@ColmBrosnan: What a calm and collected response. Too many managers these days taking pundits comments to heart

@Eduu2541: Sean is a class man

@gallowgate13: I love Dyche top bloke