#ThanksRobbie: The perfect finish for Ireland’s perfect finisher

Not many footballers get to sign off with a script of their own choosing but Robbie Keane called time on an 18-year international career last night by claiming a 68th goal for the Republic of Ireland in the 4-0 rout of Oman at the Aviva Stadium.

He left on his own terms. In his own town.

This was John Wayne riding off into the sunset. Zac Efron getting the girl. All in the one feelgood movie and perfectly in keeping with a man who earns his corn these days with LA Galaxy in Hollywood’s hinterland.