Taylor Harwood-Bellis on Stockport mascot dad and future father-in-law Roy KeaneBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterTaylor Harwood-Bellis wants to keep making his sport-loving family proud, revealing his dad used to be Stockport’s mascot ‘Vernon Bear’ and that he gets advice from less cuddly future father-in-law Roy Keane. Lee Carsley named the 22-year-old in a senior England squad for the first time having captained his under-21 side to European Championship glory in 2023. Taylor Harwood-Bellis made the move to Southampton this summer (Nick Potts/PA) Photo by Nick Potts“It wasn’t just a one-time thing. It was sad to see him stop doing that, to be fair.”It is a “sporty family” that Harwood-Bellis’ future father-in-law adds to, albeit in a far different way to a lovable mascot. He would be proud of me now and I’ve just got to keep making all of my family proud.”

Source: Irish Independent November 13, 2024 18:13 UTC