Former Manchester United and Ireland skipper Keane served as Martin O’Neill’s number two during his five-year reign, and has admitted a return to the international set-up is something he might consider. Asked about the vacancy on the Stick to Football YouTube show, the 52-year-old said: “International football, I enjoyed it when I was a coach. Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane (left) and manager Martin O’Neill joined forces for a five-year spell with the national team (Niall Carson/PA)“I liked the dynamics of it where you’re not in every day and it’s not about bringing players in and dealing with the board every week or the academy. It is understood the FAI hope to make an appointment before the Nations League draw in Paris on February 8. Ireland are due to face Belgium and Switzerland in a friendly double-header in Dublin in March.

Source: The Herald January 25, 2024 04:18 UTC