July 1, 2024
EFL League One 2019/20: Ipswich Town vs Sunderland - tactical analysisThe former Sunderland has revealed managerial talks with international and club sides

Former Sunderland and Ipswich Town boss Roy Keane has revealed why talks with the Republic of Ireland and club sides have stalled in recent seasons.

The Manchester United Keane managed Sunderland to promotion from the Championship during his first season, then keeping the club in the Premier League the following campaign. The former Celtic man would then leave Wearside after a falling out with then-chairman Ellis Short.

Keane went on to manage Ipswich Town in the Championship before stints as assistant manager at Aston Villa under Paul Lambert, the Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest under Martin O’Neill. After Stephen Kenny’s departure last year, Keane was heavily linked with the Ireland job.EFL League One 2019/20: Ipswich Town vs Sunderland - tactical analysis

“I did enjoy the international set-up when I was working with Martin as a coach. I like the dynamics, the flow of international football. It wasn’t 24 hours a day, but you’re still working at a good level, so if you’re on about dream jobs, I suppose – it’s a bit silly saying it, but maybe the Irish job. “But obviously I think that ship has sailed as well,” Keane said on The Overlap about his time with O’Neill.

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