Isa Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Vlaar has spoken about Roy. It must be getting done? Where? When? Roy Keane will bring fighting spirit back to Aston Villa dressing-room, claims Ron Vlaar By Laurie Whitwell 22:30 05 Jun 2014, updated 22:30 05 Jun 2014 Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar believes Roy Keane’s animal instincts will bring a necessary ‘fighting spirit’ to the club if he becomes assistant to Paul Lambert. The Dutch defender praised the Manchester United legend and says his deep desire to win should boost a team who struggled against relegation last season. Keane is expected to join Villa as Lambert’s No 2 once he returns from the USA with the Republic of Ireland next week. ‘I don't know him as a person, I know him as a player,' said Vlaar. 'He has a lot of fighting spirit, and I think that would be really good for us. 'He can do more than that. He’s a very strong character. On the pitch he could be absolutely… what's the word?’ Like an animal, it was suggested. ‘Yes - he wants to win and he shows that to his team-mates. 'I think everybody has a lot of respect for him and I look forward to it.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2649887/Roy-Keane-bring-fighting-spirit-Aston-Villa-dressing-room-claims-Ron-Vlaar.html Edited June 6, 2014 by Isa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanvillatalk Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My theory is that Keane is there to step up if Lambert doesn't get results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My theory is that he is going to be an interpreter for Lambert! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 6, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted June 6, 2014 My theory is that Keane is there to step up if Lambert doesn't get results. Nope. Its Lambert's choice of appointment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Think he may be the sort of character we need. Absolutely fantastic player and must know a thing or two about systems and tactics. Only hope from reading his book that he doesn't completely tear our lot up in preseason because the standards aren't high enough for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Great appointment, born winner! And therein lies the problem. He isn't going to be happy being number two for such a shit manager, trying to train such a hopeless bunch of non-footballers. VT; expert football managers, club owners, assistant managers, scouts, chief executives and now "being Roy Keane". VT (like every other message board in existence): people having an opinion on something they possibly don't do for their every day job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Great appointment, born winner! And therein lies the problem. He isn't going to be happy being number two for such a shit manager, trying to train such a hopeless bunch of non-footballers. that sounds like his current job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Vlaar has spoken about Roy. It must be getting done? Where? When? Roy Keane will bring fighting spirit back to Aston Villa dressing-room, claims Ron Vlaar By Laurie Whitwell 22:30 05 Jun 2014, updated 22:30 05 Jun 2014 Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar believes Roy Keane’s animal instincts will bring a necessary ‘fighting spirit’ to the club if he becomes assistant to Paul Lambert. The Dutch defender praised the Manchester United legend and says his deep desire to win should boost a team who struggled against relegation last season. Keane is expected to join Villa as Lambert’s No 2 once he returns from the USA with the Republic of Ireland next week. ‘I don't know him as a person, I know him as a player,' said Vlaar. 'He has a lot of fighting spirit, and I think that would be really good for us. 'He can do more than that. He’s a very strong character. On the pitch he could be absolutely… what's the word?’ Like an animal, it was suggested. ‘Yes - he wants to win and he shows that to his team-mates. 'I think everybody has a lot of respect for him and I look forward to it.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2649887/Roy-Keane-bring-fighting-spirit-Aston-Villa-dressing-room-claims-Ron-Vlaar.html Looks like a done deal then surely. Good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 6, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks like a done deal then surely. Good spot. Not signed but highly likely in the next week I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnmacf Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's being reported he's pulled out of ITV's World Cup Coverage. Looks likely. - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/03/roy-keane-pulls-out-world-cup-brazil-2014-itv-pundit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks like a done deal then surely. Good spot. Not signed but highly likely in the next week I'd say. I keep reading that they are quite close lambo and Keane, have they been at the same club in any capacity or is it just one of those footy circle things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Let's face it, if we were actually any good at any of this stuff we wouldn't still be on here talking about it. And if we were really no good at it, we'd be employed by the club. Touché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 6, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted June 6, 2014 I keep reading that they are quite close lambo and Keane, have they been at the same club in any capacity or is it just one of those footy circle things? No they haven't, both played for Celtic but they weren't there at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 they are of similar ages and maybe they did coaching courses together as both retired at the same time. also think both were in charge at Ipswich and Norwich at same time. Maybe nothing else to do down there than hang out with the rival manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted June 6, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2014 they are of similar ages and maybe they did coaching courses together as both retired at the same time. also think both were in charge at Ipswich and Norwich at same time. Maybe nothing else to do down there than hang out with the rival manager Lambert at least started his coaching qualifications in germany, under the influence of hitzfeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's being reported he's pulled out of ITV's World Cup Coverage. Looks likely. - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/03/roy-keane-pulls-out-world-cup-brazil-2014-itv-punditI've heard that we're signing Phillipe Senderos too.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 "Roy Keane’s animal instincts" Sounds a bit unpleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's being reported he's pulled out of ITV's World Cup Coverage. Looks likely. - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/03/roy-keane-pulls-out-world-cup-brazil-2014-itv-pundit I've heard that we're signing Phillipe Senderos too.... Isn't the club up for sale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's being reported he's pulled out of ITV's World Cup Coverage. Looks likely. - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/03/roy-keane-pulls-out-world-cup-brazil-2014-itv-pundit I've heard that we're signing Phillipe Senderos too.... Isn't the club up for sale? Cant be as we would have heard from Lerner about it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbonla-score Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It's being reported he's pulled out of ITV's World Cup Coverage. Looks likely. - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/03/roy-keane-pulls-out-world-cup-brazil-2014-itv-pundit I've heard that we're signing Phillipe Senderos too.... Isn't the club up for sale? Cant be as we would have heard from Lerner about it What I don't get is - if we're hiring Keane as assistant manager, what will happen to Culverhouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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