Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane Set for Republic of Ireland Management

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Published: November 2, 2013

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The beginning of a relationship that’s been some time in the making, Martin O’Neill is set to be named Republic of Ireland manager following weeks of speculation over who would take the position.

What's more, BBC Sport says that former Manchester United, Celtic and Republic of Ireland midfielder Roy Keane will be brought in as his assistant.

UPDATE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6:55 p.m. GMT

From Sky Sports News:

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UPDATE: Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. GMT

From Sky Sports News and the FAI:

FAI say talks over appointing Martin O'Neill as manager and Roy Keane as assistant at an advanced stage #SSN

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 5, 2013 Speaking today FAI CEO John Delaney said, 'Detailed discussions with Martin and Roy are advanced.We hope to have things signed by Saturday'

— FAI (@FAIreland) November 5, 2013 ---End of update---

After his failure to qualify for next year’s World Cup, Giovanni Trapattoni vacated the post in mid-September by mutual consent, although his contract with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) ran until May 2014.



O’Neill, though born in Kilrea, Northern Ireland, will look to rebuild a side that succeeded in making it to Euro 2012 but could only manage a fourth-place finish behind Germany, Sweden and Austria in their World Cup qualification group.

The 61-year-old would be heading into his first national team position having been dismissed from his last job at Sunderland on the back of eight results without a victory.

According to BBC Sport's Pat Murphy, O'Neill is prepared to make his move into international management and the Keane appointment is one that will fit the players:

Working with Keane intrigues him. He contacted Keane and was encouraged by his enthusiastic re...
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