Robbie Keane

King appointment ends talk of Keane return to Spurs

Tottenham have appointed former captain Ledley King to their first-team coaching staff, bringing an end to speculation that Robbie Keane would be returning to the club to work under Jose Mourinho.

Keane exits Boro as Woodgate replaced by Warnock

Robbie Keane's time at Middlesbrough is over after the Championship relegation battlers sacked Jonathan Woodgate as manager and replaced him with Neil Warnock.

Robbie & Ortega - a tale of two No 10s

Twenty two years ago Robbie Keane made his home debut for the Republic of Ireland as Ariel Ortega exhibited his brilliance. Anthony Pyne looks back on that game and at what happened next.

Stephen Elliott: Balancing act is Kenny's big challenge

Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott discusses the decisions new senior manager Stephen Kenny will have to make once football resumes on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Kenny: I wanted my own backroom team, simple as that

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has said he needs "clearly defined" roles in his backroom team, with Robbie Keane's involvement in the new set-up now looking increasingly unlikely.

FAI must deal with Keane or risk 'ridiculous situation'

Kenny Cunningham believes the FAI must act quickly to resolve Robbie Keane's contract before the cash-strapped association is left in a "ridiculous situation".

Soccer Podcast: Path cleared for Kenny era to begin

Adrian Eames is joined remotely by James O'Toole to discuss Stephen Kenny's confirmation as senior Republic of Ireland manager with Tony O'Donoghue, Kenny Cunningham and Keith Treacy.

FAI continues discussions with Keane for potential role

Robbie Keane could still have a role to play with the FAI, with interim chief executive Gary Owens confirming discussions are ongoing with the 39-year-old coach.

Woodgate & Keane get chairman backing at Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has insisted under-pressure head coach Jonathan Woodgate retains his backing "no matter what happens".

'I thought it was a wind-up' - Connolly in dreamland

Aaron Connolly thought his call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad was a practical joke - but the Galway man says he's fueled by a burning passion to seize his opportunity on the big stage.

Keane preparing for coaching future since playing days

Robbie Keane has admitted he was already mentally preparing for a life in coaching when he turned 30.

Championship review: Keane's Middlesbrough off mark

Jonathan Woodgate and his assistant boss Robbie Keane recorded ther first league win in charge of Middlesbrough as Wigan's woeful record at the Riverside continued.

Keane and Boro held by Luton

Keane and able - Teesside Robbie determined to succeed

With Robbie Keane set to embark on his first club campaign with Middlesbrough, Declan Whooley looks at a demanding schedule and asks two former team-mates what the retired striker will bring to his role as assistant manager.

Keane: Middlesbrough require energy, not energy-sappers

Robbie Keane wants smiles on the faces of Middlesbrough's players next season - but has warned them they will be told if their work is not up to scratch.