Five alternative candidates for the Sunderland job

Rob Parker | December 10, 2008

We shorten Niall Quinn’s shortlist for him

1. Roy Keane’s dog
Think about it, who does Roy Keane turn to in times of crisis for comfort and advice? Exactly - Triggs the dog. And there can be no better candidate for keeping a group of indisciplined Black Cats in check than a dog.

Roy Keane quit Sunderland by text message

Rob Parker | December 5, 2008

Keano was the Premier League’s SMS manager

Several newspapers are today reporting that Roy Keane quit his post as Sunderland manager by text message. The picture being painted of the ex-Manchester United skipper this morning is of a very unsettled, reclusive figure who frequently missed training sessions and could only be contacted by text message.

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Roy Keane asks himself if he’s the right man for Sunderland, answers ‘no’, quits

Rob Parker | December 4, 2008

Keano resigns as Black Cats boss

Roy Keane has quit as manager of Sunderland after just over two years in charge. The former Manchester United captain and occasional Iranian president lookalike indicated after the Black Cats’ humiliating 1-4 defeat to Bolton at the weekend that he was considering his position.
He said after the match: “I [...]