Roy Keane

[geysir]

You guys should get off Roy's back, he is considering to embark upon a humble path of rehabilitation, we should support him.

[theworm2345]

Surely his first choice would be Labrador (if they have a team)

[Colbert Report]

Surely his first choice would be Labrador (if they have a team)

Do you mean Newfoundland and Labrador? It is part of Canada.

[BonnieShels]

Surely his first choice would be Labrador (if they have a team)

Newfoundland's the Island though.

[theworm2345]

You clearly didn't get the reference yet have accidentally added to it.

[Colbert Report]

You clearly didn't get the reference yet have accidentally added to it.

Please explain. Is there another place called Labrador? What am I not getting?

[Colbert Report]

You clearly didn't get the reference yet have accidentally added to it.

Please explain. Is there another place called Labrador? What am I not getting?

[BonnieShels]

You clearly didn't get the reference yet have accidentally added to it.

I get your reference to Labrador. Merely stating that the ongoing references have been to islands. Labrador is not an island. That's all that is being said.

[theworm2345]

I get your reference to Labrador. Merely stating that the ongoing references have been to islands. Labrador is not an island. That's all that is being said.
Yeah, I meant CR didn't get it. CR just think about Roy Keane and Labrador and I am sure you will get it.

[BonnieShels]

Yeah, I meant CR didn't get it. CR just think about Roy Keane and Labrador and I am sure you will get it.

Cool.

[OwlsFan]

Surely his first choice would be Labrador (if they have a team)

What about Rat Islands

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_Islands

or even the Scilly Isles ?

[SkStu]

You clearly didn't get the reference yet have accidentally added to it.


Please explain. Is there another place called Labrador? What am I not getting?


I get your reference to Labrador. Merely stating that the ongoing references have been to islands. Labrador is not an island. That's all that is being said.


Yeah, I meant CR didn't get it. CR just think about Roy Keane and Labrador and I am sure you will get it.


Cool.

awkward.

[the bear]

awkward.

someone pull the trigger:D

[Drumcondra 69er]

Dion Fanning cheerleading for Roy to be the next Irish manager in the Sindo today. Felt like it was April 1st reading that article, madness.....

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/hand-of-history-pushes-sworn-enemies-towards-reunification-2873083.html

[Sullivinho]

Dion Fanning cheerleading for Roy to be the next Irish manager in the Sindo today. Felt like it was April 1st reading that article, madness.....

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/hand-of-history-pushes-sworn-enemies-towards-reunification-2873083.html

That piece reads like heavy sarcasm at times. Especially the defence of Delaney's utterly cringeworthy tie-throwing and the final couple of paragraphs.

[Charlie Darwin]

That is some sycophantic rant. And that's not take anything away from Delaney's tie-throwing display - he throws a great tie.

I do actually agree Roy is suited to international management in the same way Slaven Bilic is. You wouldn't doubt his commitment (Saipan notwithstanding) and he would make midfield a priority. I would doubt his ability to handle it if the going got tough though, as it inevitably does with Ireland. He wouldn't have anybody as great as himself to work with.

[theworm2345]

Dion Fanning cheerleading for Roy to be the next Irish manager in the Sindo today. Felt like it was April 1st reading that article, madness.....

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/hand-of-history-pushes-sworn-enemies-towards-reunification-2873083.html
Can't stand that clown Fanning

[Spudulika]

That is some sycophantic rant. And that's not take anything away from Delaney's tie-throwing display - he throws a great tie.

I do actually agree Roy is suited to international management in the same way Slaven Bilic is. You wouldn't doubt his commitment (Saipan notwithstanding) and he would make midfield a priority. I would doubt his ability to handle it if the going got tough though, as it inevitably does with Ireland. He wouldn't have anybody as great as himself to work with.

I was shocked with the tie throwing, and moreso the fans standing up on the fences trying to catch it. It was a bit funny but with the atmosphere in the stadium I think everyone got carried away. It was great to hear the Irish fans chant non-stop and the only thing the locals tried to counter with was whistles, which lasted as long as they turned off what they claim are brains and went back to chanting - Advocaat must go.

As much as I think Roy is a bit of a gurrier, he'd never be as low class as Bilic. Roy would never openly profit (apart from wages and endorsements) for being Irish manager. He has a bit too much pride in the country. Besides, he's not quite ready for the job yet.

[Sideline]

I'd say there would be interesting conversations with club managers trying to get players released for games. Any way this will never happen he just seems to rub a lot of people up the wrong way.

[punkrocket]

Well he did serve his time under Clough.

[seanfhear]

I'd say there would be interesting conversations with club managers trying to get players released for games. Any way this will never happen he just seems to rub a lot of people up the wrong way.

Some good points there alright but to say it will never happen is a fair stretch. Footballs a funny old game and nothing is as funny as football politics (excepting most Irish politicians of course)

[OwlsFan]

Fanning said his appointment would fill the Aviva Stadium. Perhaps, but then again so might a circus and it would be hard to distinguish between the two.

[Drumcondra 69er]

I was shocked with the tie throwing, and moreso the fans standing up on the fences trying to catch it. It was a bit funny but with the atmosphere in the stadium I think everyone got carried away. It was great to hear the Irish fans chant non-stop and the only thing the locals tried to counter with was whistles, which lasted as long as they turned off what they claim are brains and went back to chanting - Advocaat must go.



In fairness he did the exact same in Macedonia so I don't think it was a case of getting carried away, he's just a tool. I'm sure he's not paying for those FAI ties either!

[Spudulika]

In fairness he did the exact same in Macedonia so I don't think it was a case of getting carried away, he's just a tool. I'm sure he's not paying for those FAI ties either!

:-) If it's choreographed then it's good work, I don't doubt that he's tied up in the whole atmosphere, though it was a bit odd to see him do it in Moscow. The militia were a bit nervous, I thought he'd have gotten a hiding from them, the Irish seemed to lap it up.

[Sullivinho]

I was shocked with the tie throwing, and moreso the fans standing up on the fences trying to catch it.

Incidentally, the new series of 'An Idiot Abroad' looks quite interesting from the current previews..

http://gif.bz/images/ia.gif

[jbyrne]

Fanning said his appointment would fill the Aviva Stadium. Perhaps, but then again so might a circus and it would be hard to distinguish between the two.

sure trapp more or less filled a far bigger stadium when he was first appointed and look at the new stadium now. if people only want to attend our matches based on whos the manager then its all up. a managers ability to lead us to a finals is the only interest any true fan would have. who cares whether the showbiz footballing public in this country turn up or not any more?

so JD shows a bit of passion with our fans at the end of a creditable draw in Moscow. good on him as far as i am concerned

[ArdeeBhoy]

sure trapp more or less filled a far bigger stadium when he was first appointed

Against Serbia in that, er, 0-0? I rather think Croke was not even half-full.

Some dick of a steward wanted me lifted for trying to give tickets away outside 'The Ticket Office', FFS.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Can't stand that clown Fanning

But not as big a clown as yer man he was referring to...


Fanning said his appointment would fill the Aviva Stadium. Perhaps, but then again so might a circus and it would be hard to distinguish between the two.

Haven't banned they use of dumb animals in such events??

[theworm2345]

But not as big a clown as yer man he was referring to...
You mean this fella?
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/5750/keane2.png

[Spudulika]

Let's watch how the Irish media hype up the chance of a return to Notts Forest for one Roy M. Keane. It began yesterday in the Indo, should be a fun week ahead!

[tricky_colour]

Well after Steve McClaren Roy Keane looks like a great signing, mind you who wouldn't.


However a certain Karl Robinson (who?) is 1/2 to take the job so it seems that there is something
going on there, he has only managed Milton Keynes Dons before and he is only 30 which would make
him the youngest manager in the league.

I think most fans would have Billy Davies back as McClaren has made him look like a genius.

[wonder88]

The way Ipswich are going under Jewell now will not help Roy get another job close to the top in english football. If he is lucky enough to get another chance he better perform in it as it will be the last chance he will get in the english game. I suppose there will always be a clamour for him to get the Irish team job, but as Steve Stauton proved you sometimes do not need any track record to get that.

[Charlie Darwin]

Are Ipswich under Jewell any less erratic than they were under Keane?

[theworm2345]

Are Ipswich under Jewell any less erratic than they were under Keane?
Jewell doesn't give us moments like these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgT8KUzULZI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-R2egw30WA

[BonnieShels]

The look of death in that second video.

[dr_peepee]

Once you get a club promoted from the C'ship you'll always be in the frame for any decent job at that level.... Not a huge leap really....

[Noelys Guitar]

Mentioned by NI fans along with Michael O'Neill and Jim Magilton for the soon to be NI managers job vacancy as a contender. Not beyond the bounds Keane taking the job if offered.

[tricky_colour]

Keane is now favourite for the forest job with most bookies at about 6/4.
At least he knows the area,

[Irish_Praha]

Keane is now favourite for the forest job with most bookies at about 6/4.
At least he knows the area,

If the they do want him maybe he should read this article before he goes for his interview.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15148244.stm

I'm a Forest fan but it's true that they are still living off of their glory days from the late 70's and early 80's and the new manager needs to aware of that he will have to try to live up to the expectations of a so-called "big" club with a relativly small budget.
This is not an unusual situation for many clubs in the Championship but he needs to be willing to work under these conditions and I guess Keane doesn't have the temperment for that because his ego will take a battering.

[theworm2345]

Watching Roy on ITV Champions League coverage...would be hilarious to see him and Dunphy together on RTE especially given their history.

[paul_oshea]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HkuOZevcF70

[gastric]

He's big, he's bad and he could be back in management!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/keane-looks-set-to-make-managerial-return-with-leicester-2925986.html

[CraftyToePoke]

Leicester fans not overly Keane (http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=77656&st=0).

[the bear]

this is gas, goodfellas in saipan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2DPeO9aKV4

[cavan_fan]

Bizarrely Roy is on ITV for the England Sweden game. Didnt fancy being in Dublin??

[youngirish]

this is gas, goodfellas in saipan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2DPeO9aKV4

Thought this was better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxayiIG1MHk&feature=related

[jbyrne]

Bizarrely Roy is on ITV for the England Sweden game. Didnt fancy being in Dublin??

he doesnt do second legs when the result is beyond doubt!

[OwlsFan]

Thought the current spat with Ferguson might be worth some air time or is everyone just tired of his antics? I read half of the article in the Sunday Times and then gave up. It was all so childish. "He said, she said.." sort of stuff. What is obvious is that Keane cannot take any sort of criticism. He would have been better advised to say nothing and let the matter die out. It doesn't do anything for Ferguson either.

With the proviso that Cascarino doesn't like Keane, it was interesting to hear him on the Last Word saying that Keane used to bully Fergie when he was a player because Fergie needed him.

His gripes about being shoved out the door at Man U at the end of his career show a certain lack of grasp of the real world. That's what happens everywhere. "Here's a flower vase. Thanks for the 30 years. Goodbye". No trumpets, bands etc etc That's life for those of us without huge egos.

[irishfan86]

OF, if you stopped halfway you missed the best part. Read it again and check out the stuff about him trying to buy a ticket for a Wigan game without identifying himself. Security is called and he leaves, bizarre stuff.

I think there's some irony in that a guy who clearly takes things very seriously does nothing but create incredibly comical situations...even if they can end up being a bit sad ultimately.

[DeLorean]

Has anybody got a link to the interview. I don't think the newspaper give much away online but maybe the article is scanned somewhere?