briny_ear Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 According to the Sun he signs next week The Sun: Aston Villa are set to appoint Roy Keane as assistant boss next week. Keane was approached by Villa manager Paul Lambert a month ago. The ex-Sunderland and Ipswich manager will combine his new Villa duties with his coaching job under Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill. Keane is set to be at Villa when the squad reports back for pre-season training in 10 days. Telegraph reporting this as well. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10929725/Aston-Villa-to-appoint-Roy-Keane-as-Paul-Lamberts-assistant-by-early-July.html Aston Villa to appoint Roy Keane as Paul Lambert’s assistant by early July Aston Villa expect confirm deal with former Manchester United captain before the players return for pre-season training on July 7 By John Percy10:00PM BST 26 Jun 2014 Aston Villa are set to complete the appointment of Roy Keane as Paul Lambert’s assistant next week. Villa expect to tie up the formalities of the deal before Lambert’s squad return for pre-season training on July 7. Keane is prepared to join Villa’s coaching staff despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the club, with chairman Randy Lerner desperate to secure a quick sale. Lambert’s former assistants Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa were both dismissed at the end of last season after disciplinary issues and Keane’s appointment will come as a boost to the Scot. Keane will combine his role as Lambert’s No. 2 with his position working alongside Martin O’Neill for the Republic of Ireland. The former Manchester United midfielder pulled out of ITV’s World Cup coverage earlier this month and is determined to make his return to the Premier League. Shay Given’s own future remains uncertain, with the former Ireland goalkeeper looking for a move away from Villa Park. Given was promoted to Lambert’s coaching staff following the initial suspensions of Culverhouse and Karsa but wants to pursue his bid for first-team football. A slightly odd aspect of this is that Keane reportedly pulled out of his commentating role at the World Cup so he could join Villa - but hasn't yet. Meanwhile his boss MON has popped upat the World cup doing some commentating. Wh'appen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 According to the Sun he signs next week The Sun: Aston Villa are set to appoint Roy Keane as assistant boss next week. Keane was approached by Villa manager Paul Lambert a month ago. The ex-Sunderland and Ipswich manager will combine his new Villa duties with his coaching job under Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill. Keane is set to be at Villa when the squad reports back for pre-season training in 10 days. Telegraph reporting this as well. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10929725/Aston-Villa-to-appoint-Roy-Keane-as-Paul-Lamberts-assistant-by-early-July.html Aston Villa to appoint Roy Keane as Paul Lambert’s assistant by early July Aston Villa expect confirm deal with former Manchester United captain before the players return for pre-season training on July 7 By John Percy10:00PM BST 26 Jun 2014 Aston Villa are set to complete the appointment of Roy Keane as Paul Lambert’s assistant next week. Villa expect to tie up the formalities of the deal before Lambert’s squad return for pre-season training on July 7. Keane is prepared to join Villa’s coaching staff despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the club, with chairman Randy Lerner desperate to secure a quick sale. Lambert’s former assistants Ian Culverhouse and Gary Karsa were both dismissed at the end of last season after disciplinary issues and Keane’s appointment will come as a boost to the Scot. Keane will combine his role as Lambert’s No. 2 with his position working alongside Martin O’Neill for the Republic of Ireland. The former Manchester United midfielder pulled out of ITV’s World Cup coverage earlier this month and is determined to make his return to the Premier League. Shay Given’s own future remains uncertain, with the former Ireland goalkeeper looking for a move away from Villa Park. Given was promoted to Lambert’s coaching staff following the initial suspensions of Culverhouse and Karsa but wants to pursue his bid for first-team football. A slightly odd aspect of this is that Keane reportedly pulled out of his commentating role at the World Cup so he could join Villa - but hasn't yet. Meanwhile his boss MON has popped upat the World cup doing some commentating. Wh'appen? Yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 From a media perspective, I think Keane will be given more attention than Lambert and the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Probably taking a break from everything football to get prepared for full time work again. Pulling out of the world cup was probably the confirmation that he's coming. If he'd gone to Brazil for the full duration he'd pretty much be flying home and starting work the next morning. His house in Ipswich is for sale so he's probably moving his family closer to Birmingham at moment and all that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 All I know is that at some point Roy Keane will probably be our manager and that makes me sad inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 All I know is that at some point Roy Keane will probably be our manager and that makes me sad inside. How do you know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 All I know is that at some point Roy Keane will probably be our manager and that makes me sad inside. It's kind of inevitable, at some point the pressure will mount on Lambert, and the team will be performing poorly. Lambert will be relieved of his duties as he'll have around 6 months left on his contract. Then Keane will step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decavfc Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 All I know is that at some point Roy Keane will probably be our manager and that makes me sad inside. It's kind of inevitable, at some point the pressure will mount on Lambert, and the team will be performing poorly. Lambert will be relieved of his duties as he'll have around 6 months left on his contract. Then Keane will step up. I hope this doesn't become the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's a real sad state of affairs when the possible appointment of Roy Keane as a part time Assistant Manager is our clubs big summer news. Especially given the fact that we are up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm still hoping its in some way linked to the takeover and that's the reason for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm still hoping its in some way linked to the takeover and that's the reason for the delay. Unfortunately it's more likely an example of more penny pinching by Lerner :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I feel this is really bad news for our club, an appointment with a lot of risk attached to it - and a potential upside that does not compute with said risk. The man has failed most places he has been - and he has left many of his clubs on a bad note. He falls out with people, he looks down at others, he only accepts his own opinion - this is not what I look for in a leader and a coach. He was great at winning with United and his job was to tackle and break up play, but he does not strike we as a clever or analytical football-person. Could at best turn out to be a decent assistant manager, but most likely he will create a bad atmosphere and leave before this season or next is over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm still hoping its in some way linked to the takeover and that's the reason for the delay. Unfortunately it's more likely an example of more penny pinching by Lerner :-/ I'd have thought Keane's not the kind of person to tolerate that. I'm probably just clutching at any tiny straw I can that maybe we will be taken over this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 It's a good route back into the premier league though for him despite the state of the club. Realistically no one's going to offer him a managerial job in the prem so this is the next best route. I too think he'll be our manager at some point this season, no way Lambert is surviving 38 games this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Probably taking a break from everything football to get prepared for full time work again. Pulling out of the world cup was probably the confirmation that he's coming. If he'd gone to Brazil for the full duration he'd pretty much be flying home and starting work the next morning. His house in Ipswich is for sale so he's probably moving his family closer to Birmingham at moment and all that sort of thing. For me this, if true would indicate a takeover is imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 You really think that? To me it's just a good job opportunity has come up for him and that's all there is to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I really don't understand how it will work. Keane is the sort of character who will come out and speak his mind underperforming players, team not performing etc. We all know what he is like. Lambert is the polar opposite. I can see this ending.in nothing but tears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I really don't understand how it will work. Keane is the sort of character who will come out and speak his mind underperforming players, team not performing etc. We all know what he is like. Lambert is the polar opposite. I can see this ending.in nothing but tears This. Lambert will be praising the players after a typical shit performance whereas Keane will slate them after a miraculous good performance. Not a great combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Lerner is 'desperate for a quick sale' If he was that desperate surely we would have been sold by now- he is waiting for a sale big enough to cut his losses. He could be waiting a while. Edited June 28, 2014 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCRAMTIN Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) I've red the majority of the comments regarding the future appointment of Roy Keane. I like Lambert, or liked, but the way he handles team talks and tactics during matches hasen't always paid of. Seems to be a bit to nice and positive even when the team is having a s**** match. You need someone who manages to motivate the players and shout and show a bit of aggression, some passion which in result would affect the players and motivate as well! Now I'm not saying that Roy Keane is that guy but neither is Lambert. You want someone who can be aggressive but still in a good way. Long story short, Lambert to nice and Keane to aggressiv. I bet their baby would be that guy... Edited June 28, 2014 by AVFCRAMTIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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