Roy Kent
Also known as: Roy F***ing Kent
Richmond's growling captain turned coach, a retired legend who communicates in expletives and grudging grunts but reads romance novels and adores his niece. He's here, he's there, he's every-f***ing-where.
Popular Roy Kent Ships
Common Tropes in Roy Kent Fanfiction
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Jamie Tartt
9k works
A preening Manchester prodigy whose arrogance is armor against an abusive father, slowly remade into Richmond's most selfless player. His evolving bond with Roy Kent is the fandom's favorite rivalry-turned-something-else.
Ted Lasso
7k works
An American college football coach hired to fail at managing AFC Richmond, who wins everyone over with biscuits, belief, and relentless kindness instead. The mustache hides panic attacks and a divorce he hasn't processed.
Trent Crimm
2k works
The Independent's silver-maned cynic, who came to bury Ted Lasso and ended up writing the book on him instead. Trent's quiet coming-out backstory and conversion from skeptic to believer made Trentdependent fandom royalty.
Rebecca Welton
2k works
AFC Richmond's owner, who bought the club to spite her ex-husband and accidentally healed instead. Rebecca's biscuits-with-the-boss friendship with Ted hovers forever on the edge of more, and fic pushes it over.
Keeley Jones
2k works
Model turned PR powerhouse, the bubbly connective tissue of AFC Richmond who believes in everyone before they believe in themselves. Keeley's romance with grumpy Roy Kent gave the show its beloved odd couple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Roy Kent?
Roy Kent appears in 9k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Ted Lasso fandom. You can browse all Roy Kent fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Roy Kent ships?
The most popular Roy Kent ships include Roy Kent/Jamie Tartt, Roy Kent/Keeley Jones. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Roy Kent fanfiction?
Common tropes in Roy Kent fanfiction include Hurt/Comfort. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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