THERE'LL BE NO CCAB FOR ROB

Irish legend Keane to get fallen giants back to summit of Israeli football

- GARRY DOYLE

ROBBIE KEANE paid an emotional tribute to his late mum after being formally unveiled in his first managerial position.

The Ireland legend was appointed by Israeli giants, Maccabi Tel Aviv, on Monday and then introduced to the Press yesterday where he signalled his intention to get the fallen giants back to the top of the Israeli league.

And after stating he had no interest in political issues in the Middle East 'I am a football man' - Keane thanked his mother, Anne, who passed away earlier this year for instilling the confidence in him to become a winner.

Keane said: "It was a difficult few months. I lost my mother. She always pushed me to be the best person I can be and to be the leader I am.