Tottenham could help Robbie Keane land his first Premier League manager job
Tottenham legend Robbie Keane could soon land his first Premier League job, and Spurs could have a big hand in helping him do so. Such is the fickle nature of top-level football these days that just a few weeks agosome pundits were suggesting De Zerbi may be at risk of losing his Spurs job, even though he kept the club in the Premier League last term.
However, Tottenham are now very much on an upward trajectory, having picked up seven points from their last nine games, and they sit just three points off sixth place. Saturday 24th October Premier League Monday 19th October Premier League Saturday 10th October Premier League The signings that the Italian made in the summer are now starting to come into their own, and there is now genuine excitement in North London about where the 46-year-old could take the club.
If Spurs maintain their winning streak on Saturday and make it three wins in three, they could end up forcing another managerial change in the Premier League. MORE SPURS STORIES The Eagles sit in 17th in the Premier League after eight matches, with only two wins and five defeats, and Sage is already at risk of being sacked.
Sunday 25th October Premier League Sunday 18th October Premier League Sunday 11th October Premier League Sunday 20th September Premier League Saturday 12th September Premier League Saturday 5th September Premier League Friday 28th August Premier League Saturday 22nd August Premier League In fact, it was reported by The Guardian on Tuesday that Palace could make a managerial change if they lose against Spurs on Saturday. Interestingly, it has now been revealed bytalkSPORTthat Tottenham legend Robbie Keane is one of the options that the South London club are assessing as they search for Sage's replacement.
Keane has made a strong start to his managerial career, first impressing at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv and now forging a major reputation at Hungarian side Ferencvaros. It appears that Spurs, who Keane played for 306 times, scoring 122 goals and providing 43 assists, could fast-track the Irishman's first managerial job in the Premier League.
Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 9 Aston VillaAston Villa 8 3 2 3 9 12 -3 11 10 Hull CityHull City 8 2 4 2 9 8 1 10 11 EvertonEverton 8 2 4 2 8 9 -1 10 12 IpswichIpswich 8 3 1 4 12 16 -4 10 13 BournemouthBournemouth 8 2 3 3 12 13 -1 9 14 TottenhamTottenham 8 2 3 3 8 10 -2 9 15 FulhamFulham 8 2 2 4 8 10 -2 8 16 Manchester UnitedManchester United 8 1 4 3 10 13 -3 7 17 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace 8 2 1 5 9 19 -10 7 18 Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest 8 1 3 4 6 10 -4 6 Former Spurs boss also in contention for Crystal Palace job According to talkSPORT, another name on Palace's managerial shortlist is Thomas Frank, who has been out of work since leaving Tottenham back in March. The Danish coach is also thought to be on the radar of Bournemouth, although Marco Rose's job now appears safer after the Cherries' upturn in form over recent weeks.
Meanwhile, some sources have said thatthe former Tottenham boss is also being assessed by Fulhamas a potential replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa.