Booking reopens on manager’s job after departure

BOOKMAKERS reopened booking on the Republic of Ireland manager’s job following the announcement of Roy Keane’s departure from Old Trafford.

At one stage, online betting site Beftair took early money and had the former Manchester United captain priced at 3-1. However, this faded out to 8-1 and later 11-1. Ladbrokes were offering punters odds of 7-1 on Keano becoming Brian Kerr’s replacement in the FAI top job.

Betfair’s Eoin Ryan said Keane is now among the favourites, behind Terry Venables and Kevin Keegan.