Roy Keane is in line for the vacant manager role at Hibernian, according to The Times. In February, the former Sunderland boss was linked with a dramatic return to the Stadium of Light following Lee Johnson’s sacking.
He was the bookies’ favourite and was interviewed for the hot seat on Wearside but a dispute over his contract length is believed to be why the move broke down. The fiery Irishman started his managerial career on Wearside but has not taken charge of a club since leaving Ipswich Town in 2011.
Speaking on The Overlap shortly after Alex Neil was appointed, Keane said: “The deal has to be right for everyone. It didn't fall into place last week. It wasn't meant to be. Everything has to be right; the right challenge, the right contract. You have to fancy it. I've not had the opportunity the last few years. There has not been a club where I think, 'I'm the right fit for that club'."
Stints at Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest were as an assistant but Keane has expressed his desire to become a number one again. Hibernian are looking for a new boss after firing Shaun Maloney just 120 days into his reign.
The Edinburgh club lost to bitter rivals Hearts in the Scottish FA Cup semi-final, a defeat that caused Hibs owner Ron Gordon to pull the trigger on his second manager this season. Keane is reportedly wary of the way Maloney and ex-Black Cats manager Jack Ross were ruthlessly dismissed by Gordon.
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