Roy Keane - new assistant manager (CONFIRMED)

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Maybe they're worried he might try and turn a dead body into a monster?

As silly comments go, that's ace.

[Californian Villain]

If he can teach our midfielders how to tackle properly and inspire some of the determination and passion in our players that he had when he was playing then i'm all for it. I even like him as a pundit as he says what he thinks rather than the usual cliche rubbish that gets spouted. Plus he scares the shit out of Adrian Chiles on Live TV each time!

Finally, the correct answer.

[DeKuip]

I like the sound of it, he could be just the type of character we need around the place.
For one thing it shows that Lambert means business and intends to shake things up a bit rather just bide his time waiting for a pay off if and when new owners come in. It would be a brave choice on his part too, having such a high profile no.2.
Whoever comes in at this stage is really only going to be for the short term anyway so it's pointless thinking about a whole new coaching philosophy and big picture planning until the takeover.
To those that point to Keane's failings as a manager - maybe he's more cut-out to being a no.2. There are plenty of good assistants who never quite make as bosses. He can't be any worse than some of the others we've had in recent years.

[Toronto Villa]

The more I think about the more I see it is a short term fix that would be easily terminated if the assumed change occurs. I don't think the club will be handing out any deals beyond a year and this could be one where both parties understand the situation going in. It is likely quite difficult to find an assistant, coaches, even players with such uncertainty.

[Louzie0]

I like the sound of it, he could be just the type of character we need around the place.
For one thing it shows that Lambert means business and intends to shake things up a bit rather just bide his time waiting for a pay off if and when new owners come in. It would be a brave choice on his part too, having such a high profile no.2.
Whoever comes in at this stage is really only going to be for the short term anyway so it's pointless thinking about a whole new coaching philosophy and big picture planning until the takeover.
To those that point to Keane's failings as a manager - maybe he's more cut-out to being a no.2. There are plenty of good assistants who never quite make as bosses. He can't be any worse than some of the others we've had in recent years.

I can think of worse fates than Roy Keane working with our lads, especially in defence.
I think he would be a real asset.

His experience is fantastic and when he explains what he knows, what a brilliant advantage to have in the coaching set up at the club. We are really lucky to get him, if the reports are true.

[Monty]

Is this the kind of character we need about the place?

Really, no. We have to have some standards.

[Steve R]

Thing is if going for Keane, why not go and get Meulensteen who is at least a genuinely renowned coach.

That would make far more sense.

Keane is a total nutter. And not in a good way.

I'd rather appoint his dog.

[Mister E]

Also reported in the Guardian.
From one bully to another ... Desperate stuff.

[Olneythelonely]

This is a disaster waiting to happen.

[manic-road]

I may be in the minority but I think it would be a decent short term appointment for the club. Can't be any worse than Karsa and Culverhouse.

[Wiggz]

The issue I have with Roy Keane are two fold....

1) We need some stability at Villa.  Keane is a high cost, high risk, and frankly, high maintenance overhead we can ill afford (commercially or professionally) at Villa Park currently.  We need stability, and I don't think Keane fits that bill.  I do agree with another poster on here regarding his assets as a midfield dominator and the inspiration to our team.  However that asset list is often offset against the public and unwarranted commentary he provides whilst within a job. 

Now this one is more worrying to me:

2) As previously mentioned.  Keane is not going to be cheap.  He also wouldn't go to a lower tier premier league club (according to standards) in order to be a number 2 to an under pressure manager at a time of uncertainty at the club...would he?  Well, the only reason I can see for this happening is his eye on the Number 1 job when Lambert gets turfed out under new owners.  Which also leads me to believe that somebody somewhere might be sniffing around as why else would we be appointing somebody of that ilk?

Personally, I'd hate to see Keane at the club currently.  We're not a good fit for him, nor he, us.

[VinnieChase84]

This is a disaster waiting to happen.

Agree - skip forward to beginning of October, were in the bottom 3, playing shite, he has a bust up and leaves his role. More turmoil, mid season and another bloody reason for lambert to moan about how hard he's had it.
No thanks

[villasjf]

Him and DiCanio as the dream team NOT. NO WAY.

[silhillvilla]

What could possibly go wrong

[SamTheMouse]

If he comes, who will be manager and who will be assistant?