Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane

[SwanVsDalton]

There is the possibility Roy could balance the two jobs. It's up to Martin and Roy. Celtic wouldn't have a problem with that and neither would the FAI.

I think both would have a problem with that, not to mention O'Neill. His salary in both roles would be significant enough for both parties to say no way to double jobbing.

[geysir]

Nah, keep him on. Virtually no club deserves him...

For you it's probably the lesser of 2 evils for Keane to be involved in the irish backroom, rather that at the helm of Celtic.

But there is clearly some amount of displeasure from O'Neill about what has transpired. If Keane by some chance did not get the Celtic job, you would presume that there's an amount of defrosting to do.

[gastric]

I hope he gets the job to stop the 'will he, won't he?' conversation that will surround any job vacancies that arise. Better for us if O'Neill brings his own people on board who will work with him and not create ongoing conjecture. Also, Keane's personality and persona have a tendency to overshadow teams he coaches, personally I would rather read about the players than the management!

[Stuttgart88]

Departure confirmed here

It looks like he has told the squad already. I'm sick of these mercenaries treating the Irish team as some sort of sinecure until the first half-decent coaching job abroad comes along. Good riddance.

[Closed Account]

I'm sick of these mercenaries treating the Irish team as some sort of sinecure until the first half-decent coaching job abroad comes along.

Is it a big problem?

[Stuttgart88]

It was a joke actually. Did you open the link?

[NeverFeltBetter]

I hope he gets the job to stop the 'will he, won't he?' conversation that will surround any job vacancies that arise. Better for us if O'Neill brings his own people on board who will work with him and not create ongoing conjecture. Also, Keane's personality and persona have a tendency to overshadow teams he coaches, personally I would rather read about the players than the management!

Pretty much. Keane's presence will always encourage a media circus and it will never stop. As much as I would roll my eyes at Keane walking out after only a few months, better the position go to someone far more low-key now, before qualifying starts in earnest.

[Stuttgart88]

I saw a comment on another forum (RTE or Irish Times, can't remember) that it could be a good role for Chris Hughton. Wes might not agree though!

[tetsujin1979]

according to the Indo, it's not going to happen: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30322137.html

[osarusan]

according to the Indo, it's not going to happen: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30322137.html

From tetsujin's link:

It is understood Celtic had made Keane a formal offer but in the end, the 42-year-old decided to see out his commitment with the national team.

[IsMiseSean]

Pretty much. Keane's presence will always encourage a media circus and it will never stop. As much as I would roll my eyes at Keane walking out after only a few months, better the position go to someone far more low-key now, before qualifying starts in earnest.

Does Keane need to be replaced. If Walford & Guppy are coming on board permanently then why would we need another person.

Breaking news on SSN as I type. Keane wants to stay with Ireland/Celtic prefer Steve Clarke

Edit: Just seen tets Indo link.

[geysir]

We're all on the one road, again.

[tetsujin1979]

Official confirmation from the FAI's twitter feed: https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...52750807003136

Roy Keane has confirmed that he will travel to the US after deciding not to pursue talks with @celticfc any further. #COYBIG

[ArdeeBhoy]

For you it's probably the lesser of 2 evils for Keane to be involved in the irish backroom, rather that at the helm of Celtic.

But there is clearly some amount of displeasure from O'Neill about what has transpired. If Keane by some chance did not get the Celtic job, you would presume that there's an amount of defrosting to do.

So. You got the antifreeze ready...

[Razors left peg]

Im delighted hes staying, he looks like he starting to have an influence over the midfielders anyway judging by this article http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30321236.html

Hopefully it might put an end to this "he walked out on his country" rubbish anyway.