Coronation Street's Roy Cropper joins in on sweary football chant - and fans can't get enough of it
ok.co.ukCoronation Street's David Neilson, who plays the beloved character Roy Cropper, had fans buzzing as he took a day off from filming to enjoy a football match.The 75 year old soap legend was spotted in the crowd at a Leicester versus Southampton game, showing his support for his favourite Premier League team.
Born in Loughborough, Leicestershire, David made no secret of his allegiance while sitting amongst the away fans at St Mary's Stadium.
Eagle-eyed supporters noticed David cheering on The Foxes and even caught him on camera joining in with a rather colourful chant.The game saw Leicester make a comeback from two goals down to clinch a 2-3 victory, prompting the chant as Southampton's Ryan Fraser was sent off, allowing the visitors to regain control.
David's character Roy has been a hit with viewers since he first set foot on the famous cobbles nearly three decades ago. Despite being involved in some major storylines over the years, it seems David's off-screen life is just as exciting.
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