Source: Daily_Mail
Ipswich old boy Mariner reckons new boss Keane has landed on his feet
Great expectations: Keane has won the Championship with Sunderland before[LNB]Former Ipswich striker Paul Mariner believes Roy Keane has taken on the best job in the country.[LNB]Keane signed a two-year contract at Portman Road after talks with owner Marcus Evans and new chief executiveSimon Clegg and will be officially unveiled at 4pm today.[LNB]The Manchester United legend replaces Jim Magilton, who was sacked on Wednesday after failure to make the play-offs.[LNB] Mariner, who scored nearly 100 league goals for Ipswich during eight years at the club between 1976 and 1984, said: 'It is absolutely one of the best jobs in the country. There will not be a better opportunity outside of the top flight.[LNB]'The new owners want to take the club places. I would think that the club already have a top-three finish in mind. [LNB]'There will be money to spend and you need a couple of players in your squad who are difference makers at that level. Whether that's a striker or a defender there are a few who can turn draws into wins.[LNB]'It's all about squad depth now, be it at the top of the Premier League or the top of the Championship.'[LNB]Mariner, 55, has been assistant manager of MLS side New England Revolution for the last six years but still keeps a close eye on events at Portman Road. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Never forget: Mariner, pictured in 1978, still keeps track of events at Ipswich[LNB] Tractor Boy Roy accepts shock return to management at IpswichAbout a Roy: From United hero to stepping down at Sunderland and a return with Ipswich - The highs and lows of KeaneLet's hope Ipswich have got deep pockets - Sportsmail's verdict on the £80m Sunderland transfer record of raspberry RoyRoy Keane quits as Sunderland boss after 100 games in charge[LNB]
