Source: Daily_Mail
Keane: My dogs deserved a break, so I'm going to lead Ipswich to promotion
Roy Keane joked that his dogs needed a break on the day he accepted the mission to lead Ipswich Town back to the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]The former Manchester United star was unveiled at Portman Road this afternoon after signing a two-year deal.[LNB]Ipswich were last in the top flight in 2002 and Jim Magilton paid the price for not reaching the Championship play-offs when he was sacked yesterday.[LNB] Mission: Roy Keane is aiming high[LNB]Keane is now tasked with winning promotion and admitted that if he didn't fancy the pressure, he would have stayed at home to walk his dogs.[LNB]'It's a massive challenge to get this club back in the Premier League,' said 37-year-old Keane.[LNB]'When the opportunity came in late last night, I had to go for it. It's good to be back. If I wasn't up for the challenge, I'd be out walking my dogs. But I think my dogs needed a break.'[LNB] Back: Keane takes over from sacked Jim Magilton[LNB]Asked why he had decided to take the job after snubbing other offers, Keane added: 'My gut feeling, the ambition of the club, the history of the club.[LNB]'It's a proper football club. I think I've been very lucky with the clubs I've been involved with and I'm very lucky to get this job.[LNB]'Three or four weeks ago I thought, if the opportunity came up, I was ready for it. I'm excited and looking forward to it. I've had a good break. It's good to be back.' [LNB]
