Ipswich old boy Mariner reckons new boss Keane has landed on his feet

Great expectations: Keane has won the Championship with Sunderland beforeFormer Ipswich striker Paul Mariner believes Roy Keane has taken on the best job in the country.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.The Manchester United legend replaces Jim Magilton, who was sacked on Wednesday after failure to make the play-offs. 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.'The new owners want to take the club places. I would think that the club already have a top-three finish in mind. '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.'It's all about squad depth now, be it at the top of the Premier League or the top of the Championship.'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.  Never forget: Mariner, pictured in 1978, still keeps track of events at Ipswich 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  

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