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Prem Managers Hail Keane's Impact
Fellow managers in the Premier League are in agreement that recently departed Sunderland boss Roy Keane was a success at the Wearside club, and that he will be missed from England's top division...
Dec 4, 2008 12:33:21 PM
Roy Keane took over the reins at Sunderland after a dismal run of four straight Premier League defeats.
Keane inspired his side to turn their 2006-07 campaign around, and the Mackems stormed to the Football League Championship title later that season.
In his rookie season as a Premier League boss, he managed to steer Sunderland away from the drop zone into a respectable 15th place finish.
Results this season though have been hard to come by, and the former Manchester United hardman has now parted company with the Black Cats.
Chairman Niall Quinn stated that the 37-year old former manager had left the club because he felt he couldn't take the side any further.
Keane also received much praise from his fellow managers in England's top-flight, and Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce told Sky Sports:
"I am surprised, but obviously Roy feels it's right for him.
"We don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but what I will say is that football with Roy Keane in it is a lot more of a colourful place."
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray added:
"He's done exceptionally well getting promotion straight away and keeping the club in the Premier League.
"He's been a huge success. For whatever reason he's a very single-minded guy, so he's probably made the best decision that he thinks is right for him and his family."
Hull City gaffer Phil Brown commented:
"All I can say is that it's a tough job in the Premier League, full-stop. I am surprised he is gone."
Incidentally, according to Sky Sports, Tigers' chief Brown is one of the favourites to take over from Roy Keane.
--Alan Dawson, Goal.com
Keane inspired his side to turn their 2006-07 campaign around, and the Mackems stormed to the Football League Championship title later that season.
In his rookie season as a Premier League boss, he managed to steer Sunderland away from the drop zone into a respectable 15th place finish.
Results this season though have been hard to come by, and the former Manchester United hardman has now parted company with the Black Cats.
Chairman Niall Quinn stated that the 37-year old former manager had left the club because he felt he couldn't take the side any further.
Keane also received much praise from his fellow managers in England's top-flight, and Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce told Sky Sports:
"I am surprised, but obviously Roy feels it's right for him.
"We don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but what I will say is that football with Roy Keane in it is a lot more of a colourful place."
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray added:
"He's done exceptionally well getting promotion straight away and keeping the club in the Premier League.
"He's been a huge success. For whatever reason he's a very single-minded guy, so he's probably made the best decision that he thinks is right for him and his family."
Hull City gaffer Phil Brown commented:
"All I can say is that it's a tough job in the Premier League, full-stop. I am surprised he is gone."
Incidentally, according to Sky Sports, Tigers' chief Brown is one of the favourites to take over from Roy Keane.
--Alan Dawson, Goal.com
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