Robbie Keane set for first management job

Keano could become player-manager of his club.

Robbie Keane set for first management job

Robbie Keane's Indian Super League club ATK are considering naming the Dubliner as their manager until the end of the season, according to reports in India, writes Stephen Barry.

Keane was recruited to the Kolkata-based club by former teammate Teddy Sheringham, but the ex-England international was sacked last month.

His interim successor, director of football Ashley Westwood, is only allowed to take charge of three matches, according to league rules. His side lost all three of those games.

Keane has only played six times this season due to injuries, but is still their joint-top-goalscorer with two goals as the reigning champions languish in 8th place of ten teams.

Faced by a damage-limitation scenario, the club want to keep changes to a minimum according to Indian website Sportskeeda.

Thus Keane, the club captain, is now being considered for a role as player-manager.

"We are trying to get things done with as little changes possible. At any rate, the team's performance has been poor, so we are trying to control the damage," a club official told Sportskeeda.

ATK have five game left this season and lie ten points outside the playoff places.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Bohemians Media Conference New Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds could continue role with Ireland U21s
Republic of Ireland v Wales - UEFA Nations League B FAI chiefs met with Roy Keane three times over managerial vacancy
Conor Bradley celebrates after scoring 26/3/2024 Conor Bradley: 'We are a young side and we don't really fear anybody'
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited