Roy Keane has spoken to Celtic owner Dermot Desmond about the vacant manager’s job. Republic of Ireland coach Martin O’Neill said on Thursday night that he had given Desmond permission to speak to his assistant. While the appointment has yet to be confirmed, O’Neill appears to have accepted that Keane is poised to succeed Neil Lennon at Celtic Park, though former West Brom boss Steve Clarke is also a contender. VIDEO Scroll down to Look back at Roy Keane being unveiled as Ireland assistant manager Informal chat: Ireland boss Martin O'Neill says Keane has spoken with Celtic owner Dermot Desmond
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Ireland boss O'Neil says Keane has had informal chat with Celtic's majority shareholder Dermot Desmond
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Flurry of bets placed on Irish assistant manager taking over at Parkhead
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Celtic also considered Malky Mackay, Owen Coyle, Oscar Garcia and Henrik Larsson
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O'Neill said he would not stand in Keane's way
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Steve Walford and Steve Guppy ready to provide coaching back-up for national team
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Ireland preparing for friendly with Italy at Craven Cottage on Saturday
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