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Oct 22, 2025 17:43-04:00

Roy Keane gets special message from Jose Mourinho as Man Utd legend welcomes new grandson with hilarious nod to trademark catchphrase

Jose Mourinho has sent a message to Roy Keane after the Manchester United legend welcomed a new grandson with a hilarious catchphrase this week.

Roy Keane welcomes grandson
Posts hilarious catchphrase on Instagram
Mourinho sends special message

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Keane posted an image of his new grandson on Instagram, referring to him as a "big baby" - a nod to the United icon's catchphrase. Mourinho replied in the comments with a heart emoji.

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WHAT KEANE SAID
Keane's Instagram caption read: "My new grandson, big baby".
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The "big baby" comment is a reference to what Keane called Liverpool full-back Andrew Robertson while doing Sky Sports punditry in 2023 - and it has become something of a catchphrase since.

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WHAT NEXT FOR KEANE AND MOURINHO?
Keane continues to work as a pundit for Sky and ITV, so will be heavily involved in coverage for the rest of the season. Mourinho is Fenerbahce manager and was this week linked with a shock return to Tottenham.