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John Fallon: Keane a master at playing the game on his terms

Ireland’s record goalscorer always possessed a knack of seeing around corners and he knew what to expect at a press conference following his confirmation as Maccabi Tel Aviv boss.
John Fallon: Keane a master at playing the game on his terms

KEANE'S TERMS: Former Ireland soccer great Robbie Keane poses for photographers in Tel Aviv, Israel. Keane has been hired to coach Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Pic: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

WITH the agility of one of his trademark somersaults, Robbie Keane parked the political angle to his first permanent managerial job yesterday.

Ireland’s record goalscorer always possessed a knack of seeing around corners and he knew what to expect at a press conference following his confirmation as Maccabi Tel Aviv boss.

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