Robbie Keane in no rush to return to management

"Marcello Lippi told me last summer not to jump into it."

Stephen Kenny chose to promote Keith Andrews from his staff and recruit Damien Duff, leaving no room for Robbie Keane to continue in the Ireland fold. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Robbie Keane insists he’ll await the right opportunity to venture into management after mixed stints as assistant at Ireland and Middlesbrough.

Ireland’s record goalscorer is adjusting to the realities of losing both jobs in the space of three months, the latest coming three weeks ago as the Championship club lost faith with Jonathan Woodgate.