Ex-Sunderland boss Roy Keane linked with return to management in Scotland

Ex-Sunderland boss Roy Keane has reportedly shown interest in the vacant Hibernian job, according to reports.
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The Sunday Times state that the ex-Manchester United man has discussed the Easter Road vacancy with his friends.

Hibs are on the lookout for a new manager after Shaun Maloney was relieved of his duties last week after just four months.

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Former Sunderland boss Jack Ross also had a recent stint in charge with reports suggesting Keane is mulling over the vacancy but ay be put off by the speedy departure of his potential predecessors.

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Earlier this week, however, Keane admitted that his management days may now be over in an interview.

The former Sunderland boss was hotly tipped for a return to the Stadium of Light earlier this year when Lee Johnson was sacked.

Club chiefs at Sunderland spoke with Keane as part of the lengthy interview process.

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In the end it was Alex Neil appointed on a 12-month contract and he is now hoping to lead Sunderland to promotion through the play-offs.

In an interview with Jamie Carragher, Keane said: “Recently, I feel that them days are over for me of going back into management. I’m 50 now, I’m doing the TV, I’m obviously labelled as more of a pundit now.

“I feel like I’m getting my head around, maybe it’s more of a head job, maybe that this is more of the role for me. I can’t see a club giving me a really good opportunity to get back into it.”