Rory McIlroy: Roy Keane Refused Me For Autograph! | Stick to Football EP 13

On our latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Irish golfer Rory McIlroy.

There’s only one subject to start on: Roy Keane snubbing a young Rory McIlroy asking for an autograph whilst the former footballer was on international duty.

The Northern Irish golfer gives a full lowdown on LIV Golf and his stance on the breakaway league as well as his views on the latest big-name to join the organisation in Jon Rahm.

Rory also chats about supporting his boyhood team Manchester United and the prospect of buying shares into the club as well as his relationship with Tiger Woods and the formation of their TGL – a venture formed by the pair which is due to launch in 2025.

Our panel also discuss Rory’s incredible 2023 Ryder Cup and high pressure moments in sport, as well as the prospect of completing a major should he win the elusive Masters at Augusta.

We ask your Community Questions, with Rory revealing who his best friend in the sport is, which former professional footballer he reckons would be the best golfer and who was his footballing hero.

Finally, Rory, Ian, Jamie, Roy and Gary relive Rory’s 9-year-old appearance on the Gerry Kelly Show by taking on a golf chipping into the washing machine challenge.

Will one of the best golfers on the planet show them how it’s done or will one of our former professional footballers cause a shock?

If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms.

00:00 Promo
00:45 Behind the Scenes
02:15 Introduction
02:23 Rory v Roy
07:02 Rory’s stance on LIV Golf
19:23 Rory’s major trophies
25:45 Rory on Manchester United
27:30 The formation of TGL
29:00 Wanting to complete Grand Slam and the eluding Masters title
36:03 Relationship with Tiger Woods
39:20 Pressure moments in Golf
41:37 Ryder Cup glory and rivalry
44:00 Increasing the accessibility of golf
48:14 Community Questions
58:45 Chipping challenge into washing machine

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[mattstevenson]

I am so glad Gary convinced Roy to do a podcast and people get to see what he is like as a teammate and a friend and not just his brutal media personality.

Hilarious, humble and loyal - a leader on and off the pitch.

[XavierJAlexander]

Ian Wright is honestly the best mate anyone could have, love the way he’s not afraid to tell his mates they’ve done well or he’s proud of them. Legendary bloke genuinely.

[gguthrie]

Ian Wright, absolute legend. I'm a UTD fan but the guy is just good vibes! Great show as always!

[nhjproxy]

I've never seen Roy as happy as when he's around Ian, that's a great pairing.

[dazediss]

Wrighty was on cracking form this episode. Loved the story about Roy snubbing Rory for an autograph & Roy is constantly trying to steer the conversation away, and Wrighty is just leaning in and going “so tell us what happened next Rory”??? 😂😂😂

[stevenh]

To hear Rory say he regrets the way he judged the first LIV golfers says a lot about him. Humble guy and one of the best golfers there's ever been. It's changed my recent image of him. Loved this one guys. 👌

[emmethiggins]

Neville has changed the game with this podcast.

[jamesedwards]

Really like that they ask the more intrusive questions here, such as the numbers on Saudi contracts. No other show does that. Brilliant

[BeatPoet]

This is such a great format. Gary's a great interviewer and there's a level of trust and mutual respect between sportsmen that you just don't get between journalists and sportsmen.

[superjam]

I asked Roy for a picture when he was in Portugal as Sunderland manager and he said “ No cos if you have one every fucker will want one” 🤣 I said fair enough and shook his hand and that was it 😂

[jackfellows]

Loved this episode!! Rory was very open and honest and spoke with hindsight in mind. Really interesting.

[noelkealey]

Could have listened to another 2 hours of that conversation! Well done all! Was at the Ryder cup this year and the 18hole was pure drama!

[xboxgamer]

I'm a Liverpool fan and met Roy Keane when I was 12 at an airport in Cork over 20 years ago, Roy was with his father and brother and couldn't have been nicer, bought a round of drinks for the father and uncle and took some photos with us and signed some autographs.

[OnCoGoD]

this was possibly the single most, best, individual insight I've seen on this podcast regarding something that wasn't football. Loved every moment of it

[haddingtoniangcp]

We never thought we would see a better chemistry between Roy and Micah but Ian and Roy are just as great

[mahfousroman]

An absolute golfing legend.. shocked he was a guest and to be honest Stick to Football you guys are doing awesome! Thanks for this great episode! Happy New Year ❤

[MichaelBlanksonGolf]

Rory is a legend. Speaks so well and just has brilliant etiquette. LIV was a big disruption to the sport, but thats off to them for standing up and trying to protect his own. Great episode this...

[MulloMullo-gxrt]

As a sports fan this podcast has to be no 1 in the world...its just like they make you feel like you are part of the conversation as it's just like the same way you and your mates talk down the pub...absolutely top class

[robertattard]

I love this podcast, I wait for it every week. I love the fact that its not always on football, it gives you a better knowledge of other sports out there. I always finish this podcast with a smile, love it. Keep it up guys.. simply amazing..

[lukeosullivan]

20 years ago I was working with a few Arsenal fans by the bbc in shepherds bush they saw Wrighty in a building opposite where we was, they wasnt brave enough to ask his autograph and i heard oh hes going now, i shouted "WRIGHTY" as he was getting in the back of a bentley, he drove past turned around come into our car park got out chatting making us all laugh signing our stuff, i said i remembered his bicyle kick against south Africa for England, Wrighty said yeah i handballed it didnt i well i had to control it, such a nice guy spent 10 minutes with us all he didnt have too could of easily drove on what a nice guy r never forget it that's a true legend for me!!