Ian Wright has had to deal with the fallout of Eni Aluko taking aim at his presence in women’s football – but Roy Keane has managed to make light of the situation
Jill Scott claimed she didn’t do many women’s games nowadays with Roy Keane quickly questioning whether it was “because of Ian” – which left Ian Wright himself in hysterics.
Keane’s jibe made light of the storm that stemmed from Eni Aluko claiming that Wright had become a dominant figure in the women’s football industry and that his constant appearances as a pundit were blocking other females from getting a shot in the media.
Wright has been among the biggest advocates of the women’s game and regularly features as part of the panel during England matches. Scott and Aluko both enjoyed stellar playing careers and have now had to pursue paths away from the pitch.
Scott won ITV’s I’m A Celebrity and is a regular on the Overlap alongside the likes of Keane, Wright, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. Aluko meanwhile has found opportunities harder to come by and has suggested that Wright’s stature isn’t helping her and her fellow females.
During a discussion round the table Scott said: “I don’t do many…
