Roy Keane Emerges as Contender for Republic of Ireland Job
Roy Keane has re-emerged as a contender for the Republic of Ireland job after talks with the FAI. Media reports revealed the former Manchester United captain had met with the FAI for talks on three separate occasions.
FAI’s Search for Successor to Stephen Kenny
The FAI’s search for a successor to Stephen Kenny is ongoing, with long-standing favourite Lee Carsley ruling himself out of the running recently. Keane’s former United teammate John O’Shea was named as interim manager and did a decent job in the recent friendlies.
Recent Performances by Ireland Under Interim Manager O’Shea
Ireland drew 0-0 with Belgium and created the best chances, including a missed Evan Ferguson penalty, and fell to a narrow 1-0 loss to Switzerland.
Keane’s Managerial Experience and Interest in Ireland Job
Keane, with his managerial experience at Sunderland and Ipswich Town, has now emerged as a contender for the role, along with the likes of Gus Poyet and Willy Sagnol. His successful spell as Ireland assistant manager under Martin O’Neill led Ireland to Euro 2016 qualification.
Keane’s Thoughts on Returning to Management
In a recent podcast appearance, Keane expressed his interest in a return to management with the Ireland job. He emphasized the importance of the right challenge and contract, indicating his willingness to consider the opportunity.
Poyet Remains a Strong Candidate
Despite Keane’s interest, Gus Poyet remains the favorite for the job, with his Greece side recently facing disappointment in failing to qualify for Euro 2024. Poyet has stated he will not discuss new roles until his current contract officially ends.
