Is this a thing now?
The Chevrolet Player Arrival – yes, you read that correctly – for the LA Galaxy this week was Robbie Keane.
The Ireland captain returned for his MLS club, last night, and set up the stoppage-time winner against Houston Dynamos.
Before a ball was kicked in anger, Keane, who started the league match from the bench, kept the sponsors happy with this glitzy, slow-mo, ever so O.T.T arrival at the Home Depot Center.
‘Who’s ready for some cartwheels’
Who’s ready for some cartwheels? (cc: @chevrolet) #LAvHOU https://t.co/IyyN21gdAX
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) May 23, 2015
Keane had his wife, Claudine, for company as he cruised in for his comeback.
Good luck today @LAGalaxy, Rob back playing today..❤️?? pic.twitter.com/W3JRSz6Y6U
— Claudine Keane (@ClaudineKeane1) May 23, 2015
He was given a rapturous welcome by the home fans and employed some interesting warm-up techniques on the comfy bench.
Waiting in the wings. #LAvHOU pic.twitter.com/aajQ04zJVi
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) May 23, 2015
Once he was on, with 20 minutes to play, he worked his creative magic to tee up Alan Gordon for the winner.
He’s back, just in time for Ireland’s crucial Euro 2016 Qualifiers.
