ROBBIE KEANE-Current Domestic Team Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Robbie made his debut as a teenager against the Czech Republic in 1998. Probably if not now, Robbie Keane will be one of the greatest strikers in Europe. Hes' been around the block for such a young lad, yet his maturity is really starting to shine both on and off the field.
After loosing his first team place at Leeds when Robbie gets the opportunity he gives it his all. Thats what Mick loves about Robbie Keane.
Robbie became Britain's costliest teenager when he signed for Coventry in August 1999 for a fee of £6million from Wolves, the club that had nurtured him as a trainee and gave him his football league debut. Not bad for a Tallaght Lad, eh?
Nickname - THE TALLAGHT TIGER
Date of Birth: 8 July 1980
Place of Birth: Dublin
Height: 5 Foot 8"
Weight: 12 st 2 lbs.
Previous Clubs: Crumlin United (Dublin boys league), Wolverhampton Wanderers ,Coventry City ,Inter Milan, Leeds United
Position: Striker
Caps: 47
Goals: 18
Last cap v Canada, Friendly, Lansdowne Road Dublin, Nov 18 - 2003
Other Current News:
Robbie goes on record March 02', stating that he does not want to leave Leeds United. Rumours in the press mainly have linked the Dublin striker to both Spurs and Sunderland.
Robbie scores the equaliser against the Germans in the 92 minute of the 2002 Group E, World Cup finals, Japan/Korea. And he scores the first in the 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the World Cup finals, Japan/Korea to see Ireland through to the last 16.
Robbie scores a peno in normal time, and in a penalty shootout v Spain, Suwon, Last 16, World Cup Finals, 16 June 2002. Republic of Ireland loose 3-2 to Spain on the Night.
Only a matter of time before Robbie squashes Quinys record of 21 goals. Keane scores his 14th on 21/08/02 v Finland (F) Helsinki.
On Saturday 31 August, 2002, Keane finally leaves Elland Road after expressing his views that Leeds could no longer offer the Dubliner first team Football. The deal worth GBP£7mil.
Robbie sustains Ankle ligament injury in Irelands 2-1 win over Australia on August 19th ruling him out of Irelands Euro 2004 qualifier against the Russians on September 6th.
Link to other relevant football website(s)
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Website
