Martin O’Neill: 'Not everyone can make it as a coach'

Martin O’Neill reckons Robbie Keane could flourish when he transitions into coaching, but has cautioned his players about the perils of becoming a boss.

Shay Given has held a coaching role at Aston Villa, Andy Reid joined the backroom team at Nottingham Forest last season, and other Irish players in the twilight of their careers, such as Keane and John O’Shea, have expressed an interest in the profession.

O’Neill said some of his charges have discussed the matter with him, but he’s pointed out a successful playing career is not a free pass to sustaining it on the sidelines.