Robbie Keane

**SkStu** · 30/11/2018, 12:49 PM

Even though it didn't really work out for him (3 goals in 14 games), I feel that Keane doesn't get enough credit for moving to Internazionale on the eve of his 20th birthday. That is unparalleled for an Irish player (Brady was 24 and a First Div regular, Paddy Sloan was way back) and from my research he is one of only 3 to play in one of the most challenging leagues in the world. Because it wasn't a blazing success it doesn't get mentioned often but its quite the achievement and it says a lot about his courage, character and self-belief. We were very lucky to have him. Once in a lifetime Irish goalscoring talent and thanks for the memories Robbie. Legend.

**SkStu** · 30/11/2018, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

The only miss which haunts me is Houghton's against England in Wembley when the JC team was at the top of its game and missed out on the 1992 Euros as a consequence. I am not saying that there are not loads of others over the years but this one stands out above all the rest.

Haunted by it too. It gets worse on every viewing. I was watching the Ireland v England 95 game on the link that Del posted on the relevant thread here and one of the clips in the opening montage is that miss. Almost put me off my dinner.

**Diggs246** · 30/11/2018, 1:03 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Haunted by it too. It gets worse on every viewing. I was watching the Ireland v England 95 game on the link that Del posted on the relevant thread here and one of the clips in the opening montage is that miss. Almost put me off my dinner.

Can anyone remember the game where Whelo had a one on one with the keeper and he played the ball backwards?

**DeLorean** · 30/11/2018, 2:14 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

Can anyone remember the game where Whelo had a one on one with the keeper and he played the ball backwards?

I remember the incident, can't place the game itself! It was a mad moment but if I remember correctly he just didn't back himself pace-wise, and he might have been right.

Maybe Georgia (h) during the Euro campaign? I'm pretty definite it was at Lansdowne anyway.

**DeLorean** · 30/11/2018, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Haunted by it too. It gets worse on every viewing. I was watching the Ireland v England 95 game on the link that Del posted on the relevant thread here and one of the clips in the opening montage is that miss. Almost put me off my dinner.

Yeah, that and the Macedonia equaliser haven't softened over time. I don't think there are any others for me really, that I would have seen live. Wim Kieft was before I actually cared, but it had to have been the heartbreaker of all heartbreakers.

Alaba in Dublin was a stomach sinker too.

**Diggs246** · 30/11/2018, 3:05 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

I remember the incident, can't place the game itself! It was a mad moment but if I remember correctly he just didn't back himself pace-wise, and he might have been right.

Maybe Georgia (h) during the Euro campaign? I'm pretty definite it was at Lansdowne anyway.

Thanks, if anyway has a link, please post it. I remember nearly fainting at the time. then I just laughed

**OwlsFan** · 03/12/2018, 1:33 PM

I wonder did Robbie get told off after the draw for opening the container below eye level on occasion ?

**Fixer82** · 03/12/2018, 7:46 PM

Didn't Robbie miss a header against Brazil that would've won it for us. Near the death? The game where Kavanagh and Kilbane both simultaneously creamed Eduardo (I think) who was playing for Arsenal at the time

**Charlie Darwin** · 03/12/2018, 9:27 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

Didn't Robbie miss a header against Brazil that would've won it for us. Near the death? The game where Kavanagh and Kilbane both simultaneously creamed Eduardo (I think) who was playing for Arsenal at the time

Gilberto, wasn't it? Went off after about 15 minutes.

**Fixer82** · 03/12/2018, 9:29 PM

Yep i think you're right.

**Diggs246** · 24/12/2018, 7:55 PM

Fair play to Robbie, never ever rat on your mates
https://m.independent.ie/sport/socce...-37655849.html

**geysir** · 03/03/2019, 10:59 AM

What a farce
La Galaxy unveil a statute of Becks who the article reports his claim to fame is that he won 2 MLS titles out of 5 seasons there.
Not reported is that his first 3 seasons there were notable by the absence of MLS titles, his last 2 title winning seasons there (2011 2012) were notable by the winningest presence of Robbie Keane.

**tetsujin1979** · 30/03/2019, 7:00 PM

Robbie scored this today for the Spurs Legends against the Inter Legends team

**Eirambler** · 13/06/2019, 7:12 PM

Robbie to Middlesbrough as assistant manager would be an interesting one if it happens. I'm not sure how much input he really has in the Ireland setup so I wouldn't necessarily see him double jobbing as a problem.

He might also be a link that brings Irish players into first team football at the club. Players like Masterson or Connell who are searching for a club might come onto their radar via Robbie, or someone like Lee O'Connor or Cullen who he will have seen in the senior squad might end up there through him.

**DeLorean** · 14/06/2019, 8:46 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Robbie to Middlesbrough as assistant manager would be an interesting one if it happens.

Confirmed - https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/jonathan-...-coaching-team

**nigel-harps1954** · 14/06/2019, 9:43 PM

I don't like these type of moves. He now has no room to go and watch players, where up until now he's been able to keep an eye on players, go and watch games in Ireland, England and the like.

Regardless of the importance of his role in the Irish setup, it's now diluted to playing second fiddle to his main job with Middlesborough.

**tetsujin1979** · 14/06/2019, 11:34 PM

Did Keane confirm that his "main job" is not with Middlesbrough?

**irishfan86** · 15/06/2019, 5:59 AM

There will be advantages if Keane can work directly with Irish players at Boro. He will also see how opposing Irish players perform against Boro and have a real sense of their capabilities. Ultimately it’s the Mick and TC show with Ireland and Keane is primarily there as an arm over the shoulder guy to give support while providing a few pointers to our attacking players. Don’t think this will have major implications for us either way.

**seanfhear** · 15/06/2019, 11:42 AM

The more experience Robbie Keane gets in the management side of things the better .

Best way to find out if he has the ability and the stick-ability that is needed as a manager all be it as assistant manager here .

**Colbert Report** · 18/06/2019, 12:13 AM

Article in the Indo today about how Robbie has revealed that his contract with the FAI extends beyond Mick McCarthy's end date. Very interesting - surely Kenny would be allowed to bring on his own staff when he takes over?