Martin O’Neill will not be taking Roy Keane aside for a quiet word – much less a loud one – before the Corkman makes his eagerly anticipated media debut as Ireland’s assistant manager this afternoon.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce believes one of the late Brian Clough’s major achievements in the game will never be repeated.

Garry Birtles believes Arsenal’s bravado could prove their downfall as they bid to beat a record which he rates as a greater achievement than winning the European Cup.