Robbie Keane appears in dugout for Shamrock Rovers - but no deal done yet

Robbie Keane, a member of the Shamrock Rovers backroom team, before the pre-season friendly match against Cork City at Tallaght Stadium. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Robbie Keane returned to frontline football on Sunday by joining the coaching staff at Shamrock Rovers today but hasn’t agreed a formal role at the SSE Airtricity League champions.

Ireland’s record goalscorer has been off the managerial circuit since last June when Middlesbrough sacked Jonathan Woodgate. Keane had been working as assistant to his former Leeds United and Tottenham teammate for less than a season.