Strewth! Roy Keane goes for job Down Under but Sydney say: 'No, thanks'

01 February 2009 12:15
Sydney FC have rejected an approach from former Sunderland[LNB]manager Roy Keane to become their new coach.[LNB]The Melbourne Sun Herald reports Keane was eager to manage in Australia after standing down as Black Cats boss in December.[LNB]Striker John Aloisi's agent, Paddy Dominguez, was believed to be trying to broker the deal between Sydney and ex-Manchester United midfielder Keane. [LNB][LNB] Interested: Sunderland manager Roy Keane fancied a move to Australia[LNB] But Sydney have now appointed former Sparta Prague coach Vitezslav Lavicka after John Kosmina was sacked yesterday following the club's failure to make the finals for the first time in four seasons of the A-League. [LNB]Czech-born Lavicka, 46, will be unveiled officially by the club in the next 24 hours.[LNB] Keane lets his flaws get in the way of greatness[LNB]Text exit: Keane ends his reign at Sunderland with a curt message for chairman Quinn[LNB]SUNDERLAND FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail