Don’t go writing the Roy Bhoy headlines just yet

Martin O’Neill, the FAI and the Irish players are awaiting clarity on Roy Keane’s next move. Not to mention an Irish public whose fascination with the Cork man showing little sign of dimming.

First though, Keane needs definition and clarity on a next, and potentially career-shaping, managerial move.

Last Friday and through the weekend, the signals coming from Parkhead was that Keane was the next manager of Celtic, replacing Neil Lennon. The casual conversation between club and their target had all the signs of a 'soft appointment' announcement and when Keane failed to appear for his Friday press appointment with the Irish media, speculation became presumption. It was no longer if, but when, Keane would be appointed by Dermot Desmond and Peter Lawell.