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Robbie Keane tipped to take the reins at Portsmouth following Danny Cowley's sacking... with the Spurs legend having previously served as an assistant for both Middlesbrough and the Republic of Ireland

Tottenham legend Robbie Keane has emerged as a shock contender for the vacant managerial position at Portsmouth.

Pompey have been without a permanent head coach since Danny Cowley was sacked earlier this month with the club having won just once in the league since September.

Former Middlesbrough and Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder remains the bookies favourite to take over from Cowley, with Lee Bowyer and Liam Manning also in the running.

Robbie Keane has emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial position at Portsmouth

But according to a report from Sky Sports, the three-time Spurs player of the year has emerged as a potential candidate for the job.