With a goal and two assists in today's match against Middlesbrough, Robbie Keane officially revitalized his career. Following his astute abandonment of his childhood "dream come true" of wearing Liverpool gear (although he got to wear it while riding the bench), Keane has become a central part of Harry Redknapp's plans and has consequently regained the sort of goal scoring form we are used to seeing from him. His revival began with a two goal performance for the Republic of Ireland during mid-Feburary, which sealed a narrow victory and won a vital three points for his national team, and has continued on until this momentous occasion.
Though once again the common man is left bewildered. How in just a few short weeks has Keane managed to go from zero to hero? And how did Rafa fail so miserably at getting any sort of return from his massive investment? To be perfectly frank, during the summer I was quite terrified of the prospect of Liverpool having two legitimate strikers. Especially a pairing that seemed like it would work wonders. But for some reason besides my nightly prayers, it just never clicked. Well now that the old Keane is back, its hard not to point a finger at Rafa and laugh at the fact that he has to play the likes of El Zhar and N'Gog on account of his inability to squeeze goals out of Keane. But I guess such is life as a premiership manager.
