Unfortunately, at this moment in time, Robbie Keane can’t hit a barn door for us.

At the end of the day, if you’re old enough, you’re good enough.

At the end of the day, if you're old enough, you're good enough.

Unfortunately, at this moment in time, Robbie Keane can't hit a barn door for us.

He's improved no end after coming from second division football to hold his place in the Premiership. He's neat and tidy, a very strong runner. We like what we see so far.

If you look at the younger level, we are quite strong in that department with what is coming through, so it depends on who catches the eye.

I'm the boss, I'm the gaffer and at the end of the day what I say goes. I will use Bobby in whatever role I see fit.

I know that the caliber of the team I have will bring a huge range of experience and talent to the challenges that lie ahead. I can't wait to get started. I hope that the drive, passion and commitment that we have can reflect the Irish fans' real love for the game and have an impact not just on the squad but on the nation.

It's great that he's getting the opportunity that he is at City. He wants to play and in the games he has played he's more than held his own. He's a very bright prospect.

That's part of the reason for taking this man on board, he's done it all.