Gordon Strachan believes that Roy Keane is suited for a return to management, this time with his national side, Ireland.
Keane has been manager at Ipswich and Sunderland, and an assistant at Ireland and Aston Villa previously, but is also enjoying a long spell as a pundit.
However, he has never stated that he has given up hope of returning as a manager once more, and given his more relaxed appearance over recent years, there is potentially a chance he could be given a coaching role.
Also a manager, at clubs such as Celtic, Scotland and Middlesbrough, Gordon Strachan told BoyleSports, who offer the latest Old Firm Odds, that Keane could be ready for a return to management.
He said: "It's been a long time since I spoke to Roy, but he has got a lot to give to the game. The problem is, he is gold on the TV. International football would be good for Roy because he can still do the media work at the same time and then he would get the best of both worlds.
"Another key point would be the fact that he wouldn't have to deal with the day-to-day nonsense that comes with modern management at club level these days. That's why the national job at Scotland was great for me because I didn't have to deal with any players that were useless and signed by another manager, but they had massive four-year contracts that meant I couldn't get rid of them.
"At international football, you are generally getting people who are of a good headspace and seem to be in a happy place. Roy is an inspirational character and, even though there would undoubtedly be clashes, he is at the stage where I think he would enjoy it as well."