Roy Keane set for further talks with Hibs with Man Utd legend ready to quit Sky Sports role to return to management

HIBERNIAN will maintain additional talks with Roy Keane’s representatives over their vacant supervisor’s job.

The Manchester United legend is keen on succeeding former Celtic team-mate Shaun Maloney at Easter Road.

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Former Sunderland and Ipswich boss Keane is the favourite for the post with Ross County boss Malky Mackay additionally within the body.

Hibs’ hierarchy will communicate to Keane’s folks once more over the approaching days as a part of a prolonged recruitment course of.

Maloney was sacked eight days in the past after simply 4 months within the job.

First-team coach David Grey is caretaker-boss for the remainder of the season.

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SunSport understands the standard of candidates for the submit this time round is stronger than when former Celtic star Maloney was appointed final December.

Chief exec Ben Kensell and head of recruitment Ian Gordon travelled to London for casual talks with quite a lot of potential candidates.

These discussions have been held to gauge curiosity from either side, after which an inventory of names shall be drawn up for consideration.

And solely then will the formal interview technique of discovering a brand new boss start as Keane and others press their declare to land the function.

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The previous United skipper was was asistant to Martin O’Neill with the Republic of Eire and Nottingham Forest, the latter being his most up-to-date teaching job.

Keane additionally had a quick spell as Paul Lambert’s No2 at Aston Villa.

SunSport understands Keane is able to ditch his punditry duties with Sky Sports activities to be able to have another crack at the management game.

ReutersRoy Keane and Martin O’Neill pictured in 2018[/caption]HIBERNIAN will maintain additional talks with Roy Keane’s representatives over their vacant supervisor’s job. The Manchester United legend is keen on succeeding former Celtic team-mate Shaun Maloney at Easter Street. Former Sunderland and Ipswich boss Keane is the favorite for the submit with Ross County boss Malky Mackay additionally within the body. Hibs’ hierarchy willPremier League – newest information, switch rumours, outcomes and fixtures |The Solar