Robbie Keane

**christo** · 05/01/2011, 1:58 PM

Seems to be on his way to Birmingham at the moment, probably them or Newcastle are the best of the teams that are after him

**tricky_colour** · 05/01/2011, 5:54 PM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...striker-robbie

Birmingham City have agreed a �7 million fee with Tottenham for their Irish international striker Robbie Keane, according to reports.

After falling out of favour at Spurs over the last year, Keane is widely expected to leave White Hart Lane this month and Sky Sports understands that the striker will undergo a medical at St Andrews in the next 24 hours.

His manager, Harry Redknapp, has said on a number of occasions that he won�t stand in Keane�s way should an acceptable offer come in for him and if he wishes to leave.

Despite Birmingham being favourites to sign Keane, he is very much a man in demand with many Premier League clubs believed to be interested acquiring the striker, with Wolves, Sunderland and Newcastle all reportedly interested.

The striker is desperate to play regular first team after seeing his chances limited at White Hart Lane since returning to Spurs from Liverpool in January 2009.

**tricky_colour** · 05/01/2011, 5:55 PM

Will be nice to see him back on the telly

**shakermaker1982** · 05/01/2011, 6:02 PM

I hate Spurs with a passion so glad he has left!!! Good move for Robbie and I'll transfer him in to my fantasy footie team as soon as he is fit.

**Sullivinho** · 05/01/2011, 6:04 PM

Not a bad destination for an Indian summer I s'pose. Chicken counting aside...he'll get his game there.

**theworm2345** · 05/01/2011, 6:17 PM

He could feed well off Zigic there and Hleb's vision will certainly leave him with opportunities. Maybe he can develop some good chemistry with Fahey as well. Watching the first 25 minutes of Birmingham's match against Blackpool yesterday they probably had 4-5 good chances to go ahead before they did score that I'm sure Robbie would have stuck away at least one or two on his day.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/01/2011, 6:21 PM

Cameron Jerome will finally have somebody to teach him how to finish.

**Noelys Guitar** · 05/01/2011, 7:55 PM

http://twitter.com/colintattum Birmingham reporter suggesting the deal is not close. I would love to see Keane joining Wolves but have a feeling Keane is hoping a team higher up the table will come in for him. Everton or Sunderland might get involved.

**dr_peepee** · 05/01/2011, 9:16 PM

Doubt Sunderland is an option.. They're top heavy with forwards if you include on loan Welbeck. Don't think the fans are too keen on him after turning them down numerous times over the years too.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/01/2011, 9:24 PM

Yeah, Sunderland would be the same situation as Spurs. Fierce competition between Bent, Welbeck and Gyan.

**elroy** · 05/01/2011, 9:27 PM

Came on tonight for Spurs in the dying mins.

**DeLorean** · 06/01/2011, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

I hate Spurs with a passion

Why so?

**Noelys Guitar** · 06/01/2011, 5:35 PM

Reading between the lines looks like Robbie wants to go somewhere other than Birmingham. Fee agreed but in no rush to move to Brum. Hope he knows what's he doing because with the emergence/re-emergence and form of Long (and possibly Best) he should no longer be guaranteed a place in the Irish side unless he is playing first team football (and playing well).

**shakermaker1982** · 06/01/2011, 7:41 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

Why so?

Their fans and Harry Redknapp. Or I might be working with Forest fans for far too long and their hatred for Spurs has increased my loathing levels!

**MeathDrog** · 06/01/2011, 7:54 PM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

Their fans and Harry Redknapp. Or I might be working with Forest fans for far too long and their hatred for Spurs has increased my loathing levels!

You've got to laugh at Forest fans thinking that they are rivals with big teams.

**tricky_colour** · 06/01/2011, 9:56 PM

Originally Posted by MeathDrog

You've got to laugh at Forest fans thinking that they are rivals with big teams.

You would not be laughing when they brought home their second European Cup!!

Which is two more than Spurs I believe!!

**shakermaker1982** · 07/01/2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by MeathDrog

You've got to laugh at Forest fans thinking that they are rivals with big teams.

It all goes to that FA Cup Final in 91.

Oh well at least the fans have 2 European Cups in their trophy cabinet to gaze at unlike every club in London. Forest will be back in PL before you know it!!!

**Noelys Guitar** · 07/01/2011, 4:32 PM

Kenny Miller on his way to Birmingham (bid accepted)so that probably confirms Robbie is not going to Brum.

**seanfhear** · 07/01/2011, 6:39 PM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Kenny Miller on his way to Birmingham (bid accepted)so that probably confirms Robbie is not going to Brum.

Kenny Miller must be extremely fond of club hopping. He must have ammassed a fair number of signing on fee's. Robbie has not done too bad in his career either. He may go for a swansong at Wolves which would be good if it kept Wolves up. Anyway best of luck Robbie and we would like to see you playing regularly again.

**Charlie Darwin** · 07/01/2011, 6:48 PM

Not sure how many times Miller needs to fail at the top level before people stop buying him. If Robbie wants to sign, they'll take whether they have Miller or not.