John Fallon: Steady rather than spectacular start places Robbie Keane in good stead

Pragmatism essential after hubris of last FAI blueprint and National Leagues front and centre with Damien Duff to the forefront.

STEADY: Ferencváros manager Robbie Keane. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic

Four times in his playing career, Robbie Keane joined clubs during the winter transfer window and his January managerial move has been executed with one of his trademark cartwheels.

Last Thursday, he guided Ferencvaros into the knockout stages of the Europa League.