Roy Keane has offered a glimpse of his softer side during a rare joint interview with his daughter Caragh, admitting he still ‘misses her when she’s away.’

The pair appeared on the Stick To Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, where Caragh opened up about life with her famous father.

Caragh recently shared that she was diagnosed with lupus, and credited her father with helping her to come to terms with having the disease. 

Despite Roy being known for his no-nonsense demeanour, Caragh admitted that he his ‘funny moments,’ while also sharing his sweet response when she asked him about starting a business for her. 

Reflecting on his family, Roy said: ‘I miss them when they’re away.’

The Manchester City legend has five children with his wife Theresa Doyle, who he married in 1997.

Roy Keane has offered a glimpse of his softer side during a rare joint interview with his daughter Caragh, admitting he still ‘misses her when she’s away’

Caragh recently shared that she was diagnosed with lupus, and credited her father with helping her to come to terms with having the disease 

Caragh added: ‘He is the most supportive person but he definitely loves his routine. If that is off-kilter, we know about it!

‘Like if there’s a delivery coming that he is not aware of, oh my, the poor Amazon delivery man!’ with Roy then adding: ‘You would not believe how much we get delivered to the house!’

‘No but he is great. You have your funny moments, don’t you. It’s so good,’ Caragh continued. 

Roy then recalled the moment Caragh suggested going into business with him, with the pair starting a brand, SUPERKEEN, which sells a range of cereals that are anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly, following her lupus diagnosis.

He said: ‘When you started you asked me to support you, I said ”Yeah go for it girl”.

‘Then we set up a business meeting… ”Can I have some money daddy?” That was the business meeting!

‘I said yeah, take it, whatever you need. It was more than what I thought to get a company up and running, it’s been hard work.’

Carah was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness, four years ago when she was just 25.

The pair appeared on the Stick To Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, where Caragh opened up about life with her famous father

Carah was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness, four years ago when she was just 25 

But her father’s humour has got her thinking positively again, and she has now set up her own brand, SUPERKEEN, which sells a range of cereals that are anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly

After a series of tests Caragh was diagnosed with lupus, and admitted it was difficult news to process as she considered how her life would change 

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Earlier this week, she shared that she had just landed her first teaching job at the time, but was forced to turn it down after being left bed-ridden by the illness.

After a series of tests Caragh was diagnosed with lupus, and admitted it was difficult news to process as she considered how her life would change.

Speaking to the Irish Independent, Caragh acknowledged there was a ‘bit of a mourning period’ initially, but that her famous father quickly got her thinking more positively again.

‘My dad puts things into perspective and always adds that bit of humour to lighten the mood,’ she said.

Keane was known as an intense character who never took a backwards step on the football pitch as he led United through the most successful period in the club’s history under Sir Alex Ferguson.

But since hanging up his boots he has shown the other side to his personality through his punditry and appearing on the Stick to Football podcast.

Caragh has revealed he is exactly the same away from the camera, with his humour coming to the fore to cheer her up during her difficult moments.

She added: ‘Do you know what so many people say? He’s a bit of an enigma. But being my dad, he’s just one of the funniest people you will meet. He is so very witty.

‘He’s kind of a unique individual. I’m very grateful to have him, and he’s great to chat to. You’ll always get good advice from my dad.

‘With our Irish background, he’s always very ‘let go of things’ or ‘you’re on a path’ and ‘someone’s looking out for you’. When I’ve been at my lowest, that’s been really helpful.

Caragh is one of Keane’s five children, and she has refused to let her diagnosis hold her back.

Since learning of her medical condition, Caragh has paid closer attention to the food that she puts into her body. 

WHAT IS LUPUS?

What is lupus?

It is one of the chronic autoimmune conditions, where the body makes antibodies against itself and starts to attack it. Lupus – Systemic Lupus Erythematotsus (SLE) – has a range of severity. Some sufferers will have only mild problems, others have life-threatening organ damage to the heart and the kidneys.

What are the symptoms?

Tiredness, joint pains and muscle aches. A common first symptom is joint stiffness, particularly in the mornings. Skin and hair problems are a major feature of SLE – a rash in the shape of a ʙuттerfly over the cheeks and nose is common, as is hair loss and sensitivity to the sun. Other problems include depression and lung and heart disease, as well as kidney inflammation.

What can it be mistaken for?

It is often mistaken for other joint problems such as rheumatoid arthritis which is also characterised by morning joint stiffness. It can also be misdiagnosed as a skin or blood disease.

How is it diagnosed?

If your GP suspects SLE they will request a blood test. The specific antibodies that attack the body can be measured in the blood. The diagnosis is made when there is the combination of typical symptoms and high antibodies.

Who is at risk?

SLE is ten times more common in women than men and usually develops between the ages 12 and 25.

What is the treatment?

Controlling the symptoms, as there is no cure, using anti-inflammatories and steroid tablets in more severe cases.