This morning, it was revealed that the Dubliner would take over as head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Aitor Karanka's place.

It's a significant step for Keane, who recently joined Sam Allardyce's coaching staff at Leeds United. He had previously worked for Mick McCarthy's backroom staff and had also worked for Jonathan Woodgate at Middlesbrough.

A fascinating change for Maccabi. An established force in Israeli football, they finished third the previous season and decided to change their management even after having a solid season.

Mitchell Goldhar who is a Canadian businessman and owner of the Israeli Club said: “Robbie brings the mentality, character, energy, and focus of a winner, traits he exhibited everywhere he played."