Stephen Kenny says he ‘knows what works for him and what doesn’t’ after snubbing Robbie Keane as part of his Republic of Ireland backroom team.
Keane is furious that he has been left in the cold despite having two years to run on his £220,000-per-year contract.
The country’s record goalscorer had worked as a coach under Mick McCarthy for the past 18 months but Kenny - who took charge on Sunday - has appointed Keith Andrews as assistant with Damien Duff third in command.
The new manager has not spoken to Keane - who is now in talks with the FAI over a pay-off - but during Thursday's unveiling via video conference he explained the omission.