Robbie Keane's Champions League dates with destiny await

Robbie Keane's Ferencváros face Qarabag in the first leg of a Champions League playoff on Tuesday. 

Asked about Qarabag defeating Ferencváros three years ago, Robbie Keane replied, “Why would I watch a match from three years ago? No previous James Bond movie will be the same as the next." Pic: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images

Had Damien Duff not walked away before Shelbourne’s European odyssey, his old Ireland partner Robbie Keane might be on the phone this week seeking insider knowledge.

Ferencváros are 180 minutes away from progressing into the league phase of the Champions League for the first time in five years. Keane is at the helm and blocking their path are Qarabag.