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Roy Keane is in talks over becoming Paul Lambert’s assistant at Aston Villa Roy Keane in talks over becoming Paul Lambert’s assistant at Aston Villa
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Roy Keane is in talks over becoming Paul Lambert’s assistant at Aston Villa after telling Celtic that he does not want to be considered for the manager’s job at Parkhead. Roy Keane is in talks over becoming Paul Lambert’s assistant at Aston Villa after telling Celtic he does not want to be considered for the manager’s job at Parkhead.
It is understood that Keane would be able to continue in his role as No2 to the Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill, if he takes a similar job at Villa.It is understood that Keane would be able to continue in his role as No2 to the Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill, if he takes a similar job at Villa.
Lambert is searching for an assistant after Ian Culverhouse was dismissed by Villa following an internal investigation. Gordon Cowans and Shay Given were given temporary roles alongside Lambert at the end of last season but the manager now wants a permanent appointment.Lambert is searching for an assistant after Ian Culverhouse was dismissed by Villa following an internal investigation. Gordon Cowans and Shay Given were given temporary roles alongside Lambert at the end of last season but the manager now wants a permanent appointment.
The Scot is trying to stay focused on preparing for next season after a disappointing campaign last time round in which Villa finished 15th. However Lambert mght have to contend with major upheaval at Villa Park if the chairman, Randy Lerner, finds a buyer after putting the club up for sale last month. The Scot is trying to stay focused on preparing for next season after a disappointing campaign last time in which Villa finished 15th. However Lambert may have to contend with major upheaval at Villa Park if the chairman, Randy Lerner, finds a buyer after putting the club up for sale last month.
Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s majority shareholder, held talks with Keane, the former Manchester United captain, last week but it is understood the discussions did not get as far as a formal job offer.Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s majority shareholder, held talks with Keane, the former Manchester United captain, last week but it is understood the discussions did not get as far as a formal job offer.
A source close to the club told Press Association Sport: “Roy was not offered the job – no one has been offered it yet. But he has ruled himself out and asked not to be considered for the position.” A source close to the club told PA Sport: “Roy was not offered the job. No one has been offered it yet. But he has ruled himself out and asked not to be considered for the position.”