Keane confirmed as Villa assistant manager and remains with Ireland
Roy Keane is relishing the challenge of combining the Premier League with international football after being confirmed as Aston Villa’s new assistant manager.
The 42-year-old, who is also number two to Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill, will work alongside Paul Lambert as the pair attempt to revive Villa’s fortunes after a difficult 2013-14 campaign.
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