Roy Keane: The Ireland job interests me

Roy Keane has said the prospect of managing Ireland does 'appeal' to him.

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane mentioned enjoying his time as a coach on the international circuit.

"I enjoyed international football when I was a coach there, I like the dynamics of it where you’re not in everyday and it’s not about bringing players in and dealing with the board every week."

On the topic of whether the Ireland job would be of interest to him or not, Keane didn't rule out the possibility.

"That does appeal to me, I did enjoy the dynamics when I was coaching with the Irish team – that could be an option.”

Keane was a part of the Ireland coaching staff from 2013 to 2018 where he worked as assistant manager to Martin O'Neill.

Keane also had spells at Aston Villa in 2014 and Nottingham Forest in 2019.

The former Ireland and Manchester United captain also spoke on the chances of a return to club management, saying:

"Not that you’re going to get the Real Madrid job, but it’s got to be the right challenge, the right club, and the right contract. I’ve had opportunities, but sometimes you get offered a contract and you have to look at it with self-worth, is it the right deal for you?

"I’d like to go back into management, but I’m not desperate to sign any contract for anybody."

He continued, "The off-field stuff, dealing with board members, that is tough. That can sap your energy. 

"Unless you’re at a well-run club, there are those challenges off the pitch. If it was just about working with the team, it would be great.”

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