AntrimBlack Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Do not know how this will go, obviously hoping for the best, but I am assuming that he will be coach - is that correct? Does anyone know, if so, if he has coached before, as opposed to managing, and, as such, what he was like? I say this, because, although he has managed before, we know that some managers do very little coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Roy Keane favourite for Aston Villa job after coming in as Paul Lambert's assistant Roy Keane has been named assistant to Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert Keane is 13/5 favourite to be the next permanent boss David Moyes and Jurgen Klinsmann also near the head of the betting Villa finished 15th in the Premier League last season Bookies reckon Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert should be looking over his shoulder after his new No 2, Roy Keane, was installed as favourite to be the club's next permanent boss. Keane will join forces with Lambert while continuing to work as assistant to Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill. Former Sunderland and Ipswich manager Keane linked up with O'Neill in November and is now returning to club football at Villa Park. Villa players return for pre-season on Monday and will be expected to achieve a higher finish than the 15th place they managed last year. +4 Club man: Roy Keane returns to the Premier League as No 2 to Paul Lambert at Aston Villa +4 Hot seat: Lambert has been Aston Villa manager since June 2012 but had a disappointing last season Next permanent Aston Villa manager 13/5 Roy Keane, 4/1 David Moyes, Jurgen Klinsmann, 6/1 Roberto Di Matteo, 10/1 Malky Mackay, 12/1 Tim Sherwood, 14/1 Neil Lennon, 20/1 Michael Laudrup Lambert's future was in doubt as they flirted with the relegation places for much of the campaign and David Moyes, sacked by Manchester United with four games left, was favourite to replace his fellow Scot. But Paddy Power now have Keane at 13/5 with Moyes and USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann next in the market at 4/1. Lambert, who had his coaching staff significantly depleted last season when assistant Ian Culverhouse and football operations manager Gary Karsa were suspended and then sacked for unspecified disciplinary reasons, has welcomed Keane to the Midlands. He said: ''Roy has a great knowledge of football, on the coaching side as well, and he'll be a great asset and a big help to everybody here at Aston Villa Football Club. 'I'm really looking forward to working with him and I'm delighted that he's here. +4 Two jobs: Keane will continue to work with Martin O'Neill in the Republic of Ireland set-up 'As a player, he was one of the most accomplished in the history of the Barclays Premier League and he's brought that experience gained over many years into his career in coaching and management. The players will love working with him. 'Although we never played together, we competed against one another and he's someone for whom I have a lot of time and respect. He has worked under some great managers, some of the most successful in the game, and he'll be a great help to myself as well. 'Roy brought Sunderland up out of the Championship and into the Premier League, he gained further experience at Ipswich - where we were close rivals while I was manager at Norwich - and he's now working at international level as assistant manager with the Republic of Ireland. 'All of that experience and knowledge along with the qualities he has as a longstanding, leading professional in the game means he will bring a lot to the table. We're delighted to have him here.' SHARE PICTURE +4 Man of the moment: Jurgen Klinsmann, 4/1 for the Villa job, impressed with the USA at the World Cup Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2677696/Roy-Keane-favourite-Aston-Villa-job-coming-Paul-Lamberts-assistant.html#ixzz36IwDBxZQ Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Edited July 2, 2014 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If Lambert goes I cannot see Jurgen and Keane getting on very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If Lambert was sacked I can't see Keane taking his place, pretty harsh thing to take your mates job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted July 2, 2014 Next to no chance of that happened in that event in my view, obvious sorry for a journo to write though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'd read somewhere that the whole idea of Keane and Lambert being big buddies has been overplayed and that the decision to bring Keane to the club was made by somebody above Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'd read somewhere that the whole idea of Keane and Lambert being big buddies has been overplayed and that the decision to bring Keane to the club was made by somebody above Lambert. Wherever you read it, trust me it's wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) I'd read somewhere that the whole idea of Keane and Lambert being big buddies has been overplayed and that the decision to bring Keane to the club was made by somebody above Lambert. Wherever you read it, trust me it's wrong. Alright, thanks. I think I remember who said it but I'm not completely sure so don't really want to put words into their mouth. I'm sure they'll make a good team, as tough as it's going to be. Edited July 2, 2014 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2014 I wouldn't mind if he put on this shirt and started playing TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 The whole "Keane becoming next Villa manager" thing is such a lazy link. All it's based on is the perception that Lambert is close to losing his job and the fact that there have been a few assistant managers taking charge of clubs recently. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree Mantis, I think Lambert's position is stronger not weaker on the back of this appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) As an assistant, I really have no idea what to make of it. I just can't see our "young" team liking having someone shout and rip into their every mistake. I want our players to be encouraged to play football, not scared too. Edited July 2, 2014 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I can't see Keane ever being manager on a long term basis. Maybe caretaker manager for a few games if Lambert is ever sacked or walks. The 4-1 for Klinsmann is a joke. Should be 4000-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Welcome to Villa President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If Lambert was sacked I can't see Keane taking his place, pretty harsh thing to take your mates job. Didn't stop 'Arry Redknapp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveburnside Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Welcome to Villa President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad! lol @ copy paste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Don't mess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 So has he killed anyone yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 2, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted July 2, 2014 Whoever was getting that look probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) As an assistant, I really have no idea what to make of it. I just can't see our "young" team liking having someone shout and rip into their every mistake. I want our players to be encouraged to play football, not scared too. Gardner seems to be excited about it. Gary Gardner hopes he can flourish as a top-flight midfielder with the help of new assistant manager Roy Keane. The appointment of Keane as Paul Lambert's new No.2 was confirmed yesterday. And news of the Man Utd legend's arrival was greeted positively by Gardner. The 22-year-old believes he can learn plenty from Keane, who is considered one of the greatest players of the Premier League era. "Roy is someone who really doesn't need an introduction because he has proved what he is all about," said Gardner. "He was a hard tackling midfielder, a very vocal player and a great person to have on your side. "As a central midfielder myself, it is amazing to have someone like him here and hopefully he can help as much as possible. "To have someone like that to listen to and to take on board their advice is a dream. "In that famous Man Utd team he was a key player and a skipper. All of his games against Patrick Vieira were fun to watch. "That's what football is all about. As a kid that's what made me love football." Gardner is confident Keane will have the desired impact at Villa, having heard team-mate Ciaran Clark speak glowingly about him. "Ciaran has worked with Roy with the Republic of Ireland and he said he is brilliant," added Gardner. "I couldn't pick anyone better to learn from - he is simply a midfield legend with such great passion for the game." Edited July 2, 2014 by packoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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