Robbie Keane

**Fixer82** · 08/01/2010, 6:28 PM

I believe Larsson went on to play for Barcelona after Celtic...

**irishultra** · 08/01/2010, 7:23 PM

Originally Posted by ronburgundy

ok let me play devils advocate here for a minute, would celtic be such a disaster? Robbie is such a confidence player ( as most strikers are, but particularly robbie ). If he was to move to celtic he would be no 1, the main man. There would be no looking over his shoulder and he could play with abandon and a spring in his step. Of course it would be a step down but every time he plays for ireland he would be brimming with confidence and probably full of goals. It never harmed Henrik Larssons international career. Also there would be a genuine chance of Champions League football every year. Im not saying it would be ideal, just a thought

sure he should sign for shels then, could bang in loads of goals in division one.

**irishultra** · 08/01/2010, 7:25 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

I believe Larsson went on to play for Barcelona after Celtic...

completely different. larsson didn't join celtic at 29 years old.

**John83** · 08/01/2010, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by irishultra

completely different. larsson didn't join celtic at 29 years old.

He joined at 26, and continued to play there until he was 33. I'm unclear as to how that's "completely different" to 29.

**irishultra** · 08/01/2010, 7:53 PM

larsson was a nobody really, he went to celtic because well he wasn't really doing anything with feyenoord, keane on the otherhand will not return to a higher level. celtic will signal the end of his career.

it be different for someone like shane long or even kevin doyle where celtic may offer them a chance to step up their game and let them develop confidence.

**geysir** · 08/01/2010, 8:23 PM

Originally Posted by irishultra

larsson was a nobody really, he went to celtic because well he wasn't really doing anything with feyenoord, keane on the otherhand will not return to a higher level. celtic will signal the end of his career.

Larsson was never a nobody. Was always a talent before going to Celtic. Came to a lot of peoples attention during WC'94.
There was a contractual clause that Wim Jansen (ex Feyenoord manager) knew about and took advantage of to bring him to Celtic. Larsson says he was desperate to leave the Dutch team by then as the manager was playing him all over the place.
Different times these days in the SPL. Robbie won't be going there.

**seanfhear** · 09/01/2010, 9:39 AM

Maybe Robbie Keane could become Martin O'Neills Henrik Larsson at Aston Villa (if you know what I mean)

That would be the fairy tale scenario. Larsson was a better finisher though.

I remember that game (champions league final) when Larsonn played as an inteligent team player and was a major factor in Barcelona winning that game.

Thierry Henry did not play as an inteligent team player

and well.

**Colbert Report** · 09/01/2010, 12:35 PM

Harry was on the news yesterday saying that Robbie is not going anywhere and he can't understand the speculation surrounding him.

**Razors left peg** · 09/01/2010, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

Harry was on the news yesterday saying that Robbie is not going anywhere and he can't understand the speculation surrounding him.

Expect him to be sold monday morning so

**Colbert Report** · 09/01/2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Expect him to be sold monday morning so

Get it through your head: Robbie Keane is NOT going to be sold in this transfer window. Let's move on.

**Razors left peg** · 09/01/2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

Get it through your head: Robbie Keane is NOT going to be sold in this transfer window. Let's move on.

I was joking ya muppet

**co. down green** · 09/01/2010, 4:39 PM

Harry Redknapp has claimed it would take an offer of �50m to sell captain Robbie Keane in this transfer window.

The Republic of Ireland international, who has lost his starting place in recent weeks, infuriated the boss Tottenham by organising a players' Christmas party last month.

But Redknapp insisted the �12m signing from Liverpool last January is not for sale.

"Please God, he'll still be here in February," he said. "Robbie's here. He is the captain and very important to us, unless someone comes up with �50m or something for him."

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle281537.html

**SkStu** · 09/01/2010, 5:21 PM

Originally Posted by dr_peepee

It's more than Defoe though. The Modric/Krankjaar role at Spurs is also a factor. Robbie's a very good player but he's not versatile enough to operate outside his comfort zone in terms of his role in a particular team. For me he really only excels with a traditional 4 man midfield.

He's not clinical enough to oust Defoe, and whilst he's a more rounded player than Defoe, it's not as crucial to Redknapp given what he gets out of Modric (which is not an out and out left winger). If for example Modric or Kranjaar were unnavailable, and Bale was playing left wing with Lennon on the right, I would expect Keane to start every time.

A move to Villa would be a decent move but still offering plenty of competition for him. Ironically I think him and Carew would play well together. And whilst Agbonlohour his good enough to keep Keane on his toes, I don't think he'd keep him out of a team on a regular basis. Downing is getting back and I think O'Neill leaned alot on Young in recent seasons. So the options would benefit Villa and O'Neill as a team preparing to challenge more so than Keane the individual if he did move. He should only move if he's up for another challenge as opposed to a garauntee of football.

how refreshing to read a balanced, well thought out and insightful post. A rarity in this forum at the moment.

There are 3 or 4 posters who i am convinced are orchestrating this non-stop negativity about this forum. Its insufferable having to read through pages and pages of absolute gash.

**Acornvilla** · 09/01/2010, 6:10 PM

atleast your still cool stu

**twoenz** · 09/01/2010, 6:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rafa B

Can't believe the way Harry Redknapp has treated poor Robbie. Playing him on the left, leaving him on the bench and taking him off in games.

The username combined with that comment is brilliant.

**SkStu** · 09/01/2010, 6:54 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

atleast your still cool stu

its a credit to me that i have retained my coolness throughout all this. Thanks for noticing AV.

**twoenz** · 10/01/2010, 12:21 PM

If Martin O Neill wants him then brilliant. He's excellent at getting the best out of people.

**Razors left peg** · 10/01/2010, 12:22 PM

Richard Dunne is proof of that

**an_ceannaire** · 21/01/2010, 10:40 AM

Dropped again last night

He needs out ASAP and with Villa seemingly about to buy Beattie

and Everton having no money....
Not good times for Robbie, not good atall.
Spurs fans less than in love with him these days also.
He aint the "fans favourite" he used to be at the lane any more. Far from it. Think the move to the pool, coming back with his tail between his legs and failure to produce any form atall has if anything made him un-popular with the tottenham faithful. Brother is a season ticket holder at the Lane and said there is very little love for Robbie anymore.

What will become of our national captain...
Maybe Trap can take him to Juve with him!!