"The best fit, apparently, is Hollywood heartthrob Tom Hardy - who is four inches shorter than BBC Sport football expert Sutton but is AI's top choice for the role because he is "known for portraying tough, brooding characters with emotional depth". "That just shows how way off the mark AI is," said Sutton. "But I'm happy with Tom Hardy, even though he is not tall enough. Most people would probably say I am more like Laurel and Hardy though.""
"The disagreement between McCarthy and Keane caused huge controversy in Irish society over who was to blame, and despite the best efforts of former Taoiseach (Irish PM) Bertie Ahern, the duo could not resolve their differences before the tournament started, leading Keane to miss the World Cup. "I always think it was more subtle and grey than sometimes it gets portrayed," Hardwicke told BBC Sport. "Sometimes it gets simplified as the clash between the person who wanted to win at all costs - Roy - and the person who had more of a 'we're happy to be here' approach - Mick. "I think it is way more complex than tha"
Saipan is a new film about Roy Keane's fallout with Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 World Cup, with Eanna Hardwicke portraying Keane and the film opening in cinemas on Friday. AI suggested Tom Hardy as the best fit to play Chris Sutton, citing Hardy's reputation for portraying tough, brooding characters with emotional depth, despite Hardy being four inches shorter than Sutton. Sutton said AI was way off the mark but accepted the choice joking about his height and a Laurel and Hardy comparison. Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season against AI, BBC Sport readers and guests, with Hardwicke appearing as his week 23 guest. The Keane–McCarthy disagreement caused major controversy in Ireland, attempts by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern failed to reconcile them, and Keane missed the World Cup; Hardwicke described the situation as more subtle and complex than often portrayed.
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