The news of the imminent announcement of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane as Ireland’s new international managerial duo has brought about an array of emotions, from excitement to bafflement and, above all, intense interest.

How did this come about? What can we expect? How are these two going to work together?

Dion Fanning of the Sunday Independent was on Off the Ball this afternoon, discussing all of those details, and delving into the reservations many already have regarding Roy Keane’s temperament fitting into the role of second in command.

Listen to the full chat with Dion Fanning via the player below, or download on iTunes