Saipan

Dates: 24 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Location: HOME - Arts Venue - Manchester

Football – Classed as the beautiful game but back in 2002 as tensions were riding high for the FIFA World Cup it suddenly became a very ugly sport.

This is the hostile relationship that surfaced between Republic of Ireland football captain Roy Keane and his national team manager Mick McCarthy. Now in a new film that period in football history is being retold and brought to life thanks to Steve Coogan, Eanna Hardwicke and Harriet Cains.

‘Saipan’ – recalls the thrilling story of the infamous confrontation between iconic footballer Roy Keane and his manager Mick McCarthy. It’s being shown at HOME – Arts Venue – Manchester – 24th – 29th January 2026. Tickets are available to book from the following website link –

https://homemcr.org/whats-on/saipan-15-q1jc

If you’re a football fan and you remember this fractious relationship in sporting history then you’ll be KEANE to see it brought to life in a revealing yet insightful film that highlights how even  your closest allies can become your enemies.

^Alex Ashworth CCG Content Creator