Coronation Street's David Neilson, who plays Roy Cropper in the ITV soap, enjoyed a day off from the cobbles as he was spotted getting very excited at a football game
Coronation 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.
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. He landed his big break on Corrie at the age of 46, having portrayed Roy since 1995, reports the Mirror.
Speaking to The Mirror in 2009, David shared insights into his character's evolution: "Roy was a psychopath. He was stalking Deirdre and was a bit scary. It's nice to play psychos, but they don't stay around too long." The actor also revealed that splitting their time between Spain and England since 2002 has allowed him and Jane to enjoy a more ordinary life away from the spotlight.
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