Roy Keane, who turned up at Cork City’s match last night, is set to be appointed Aston Villa’s assistant manager next week after Ireland boss Martin O’Neill agreed to allow his sidekick job-share.

Roy Keane has held talks over becoming Paul Lambert’s assistant at Aston Villa, it is understood.

Former West Brom boss Steve Clarke is now the frontrunner to be named Celtic’s new boss after Roy Keane pulled out of the race to succeed Neil Lennon.

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Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has been temporarily promoted to Aston Villa’s coaching staff in a shake-up at the troubled Premier League club.

Paul Lambert begins work in earnest with Aston Villa's players today with the aim of making them "play to their strengths" after last season's disappointments.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan is close to re-signing for the midlands club, it is understood.

Norwich plan to scour the continent for their new manager after Cardiff boss Malky Mackay dropped out of the reckoning today.

Martin Ling has been given the Leyton Orient manager’s job until the end of next season.