Keane hasn't had a managerial job since he left Ipswich Town in 2011 and instead enjoyed life as a pundit for a number of top broadcasters in what has been an incredibly successful stint away ending his playing career.
Despite his success, Keane has been backed to take the Ireland job as Heimir Hallgrimsson comes under immense pressure in the lead up to next’s year's World Cup.
Ireland’s failure to qualify for major tournaments since 2016 has been bashed by many fans, who believe that the talent in the side is more than enough to qualify.
Speaking to 10bet Casino, Brown says Keane should be given a chance to lead Ireland, who are slowly going downhill.
“I actually think Roy Keane could be a great fit for Ireland now. He’s had some time away from management, but he’s got experience. He managed at Sunderland, Ipswich, he was an assistant at Aston Villa.
“I think if you listen to some of the players he coached, they found he was maybe too intense. I’m not sure you can be that strong with your management at every occasion, and I think he’s now had time to reflect on that.
“So that was probably his problem, and he’ll know that. I would also say that Roy can’t take all the blame, the players he had have to take some responsibility. You can still see that he loves the game, and I think now he’d be able to adapt, which is what the game is about.”
Discussions between the 54-year-old and the FAI emerged last year but nothing materialized. Now, if Ireland fall to Armenia on Tuesday night, the position may become available for Keane to step into.