It was a good thing – Heimir Hallgrimsson unaware of Robbie Keane visit backlashBy Damian Spellman, PARepublic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was unaware of the controversy surrounding Robbie Keane’s visit to the camp but says the former captain’s presence was “a good thing” for his squad. Asked about the fall-out, Icelander Hallgrimsson said initially: “I wouldn’t know. I think it is good to connect past players, the legends from the past to the present. “It was probably not what you would think a striker would say, scoring all his goals, but I think it was a really good message to the players. I think it was a good thing.”Central defender Nathan Collins revealed Keane was able to give the current generation an insight into a different era.

Source: Irish Independent November 14, 2024 02:00 UTC