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.
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.
I wonder did Robbie get told off after the draw for opening the container below eye level on occasion ?
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
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
Folding my way into the big money!!!
Yep i think you're right.
Folding my way into the big money!!!
Fair play to Robbie, never ever rat on your mates
https://m.independent.ie/sport/socce...-37655849.html
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.
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.
Keane O'Shea Given Best Smallbone
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.
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
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.
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 .
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?
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