The most recent Nottingham Forest news involves the involvement of Simon Jordan in discussions concerning former Reds midfielder Roy Keane and his potential connection to the Wales national team’s managerial position. There are reports suggesting that Keane could take over from Robert Page next June, even though he hasn’t held a managerial role for over a decade. This unexpected development has generated significant interest, and the outspoken pundit, Simon Jordan, didn’t hold back in expressing his thoughts on national radio.
While conversing with Nottingham Forest legend Martin O’Neill, Jordan discussed Keane’s qualities as a player and why those qualities didn’t necessarily translate to success in football management. He also used the opportunity to take a swipe at former Manchester United star Gary Neville.
“I have a lot of respect for Roy Keane in many respects,” Jordan commented on talkSPORT. “However, I’m not entirely sure, except for present company (former Forest boss Martin O’Neill), that I appreciate the company he keeps.
“But regardless of that, in reference to Gary Neville and his associates, he offers an intriguing perspective on the game. From my point of view, he was a remarkable player but, as a manager, his performance was a mixed bag. In my view, he seemed somewhat one-dimensional, although I acknowledge that this is an outsider’s perspective.
“When you consider that he hasn’t managed domestically for 12 years, it’s challenging to make a strong case for him to be a part of an international setup based on his managerial track record. The setup for the Wales national team is quite specific. I wouldn’t personally endorse his appointment to the Wales managerial role.
“I believe he’s an exceptional leader, but I didn’t see that leadership effectively transfer to football management, and I’m uncertain about the reasons behind this. It might be related to the on-field character we observed or his unwillingness to tolerate lower standards.”