Strange that - Joey Barton said much the same thing in an interview the other day............................... :rolleyes:

 

I think you'll find he didn't

Keane resigns as Sunderland boss

 

Roy Keane has resigned as manager of Sunderland after 27 months in charge.

 

Keane, 37, took over in 2006 but chose to step down with the club lying 18th in the Premier League following five defeats in six matches.

 

 

First team coach Ricky Sbragia has been placed in temporary charge, assisted by coaches Neil Bailey and Dwight Yorke.

 

 

"Roy's decision sums up his desire to always do what is best for the club, despite the club's efforts to keep him," said chairman Niall Quinn.

"Roy deserves huge respect for his contribution and the manner in which he guided the club from the depths of the Championship back to the Premier League.

 

 

 

Niall Quinn expresses his disappointment at the departure of Roy Keane

 

"His winning mentality and singled mindedness were just what this club needed. Even in his departure he has been more concerned for the welfare of the players and his staff than himself.

 

 

"The board has reluctantly accepted his decision and wish him and his family well for the future."

 

 

Quinn, who held talks with Keane over three days in an attempt to persuade him to stay, added: "He lifted this place off its knees, he is a tremendous influence.

 

 

"Five weeks ago (after beating Newcastle) people were dancing in the streets of Sunderland. It's a funny world football and I hoped I'd never have to do this day.

 

Keane took charge of Sunderland in August 2006

 

 

"I spoke many times about Roy and I being in a partnership and it feels like the partnership has dissolved now.

"I wish him real well in the future. He'll get a bit of time to himself now to re-charge but I think we all know the Premiership hasn't seen the last of him. He's got great things to come."

 

 

Keane, who guided the Black Cats to the Premier League in 2006-07, had said in recent weeks that his future may not be certain, although Sunderland have spent the last few days trying to persuade him to stay on.

 

 

The Black Cats' latest defeat came against Bolton on Saturday and Keane said after the 4-1 loss: "I ask myself every day if I'm the right man for Sunderland.

 

 

"I asked myself this morning and I said I was. Sunday morning, if the answer's no, we'll have to look at it."

 

 

Keane spent nearly £70m on 33 permanent signings following his arrival in August 2006, including big-money deals for striker Kenwyne Jones, midfielder Kieran Richardson, defender Anton Ferdinand and a club record £9m on keeper Craig Gordon.

 

 

 

 

On their return to the Premier League last season they finished in 15th place, escaping relegation by only three points.

 

 

Sunderland held a news conference at 1300 GMT in which they confirmed the departure of Keane, who himself issued a short statement.

 

 

He said: "I would like to thank my staff, players, Niall Quinn and, in particular, the fans for their support during my time at Sunderland, and I would like to wish the club every success in the future."

 

 

 

"In situations like this, I am sure nine times out of 10 the chairman is saying how the manager was trying to keep his job. It was the other way round.

 

Keane's last post-match interview, after Saturday's home defeat by Bolton

 

"Once he made his decision, I said to him, 'I know you too well, Roy, to try to overturn it now'."

 

 

The former Republic of Ireland international is regarded as a legend at Old Trafford where he won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups as well as the Champions League in 1999.

 

 

During his 12-year career at United he earned a fearsome reputation as a no-nonsense tough-tackling midfielder.

 

 

Keane also had spells at Nottingham Forest and Celtic, winning 65 caps for his country.

 

 

During his first season as manager at Sunderland he led the club to the Championship title.

 

 

Keane's contract was set to expire at the end of the season, with talks over a new deal reportedly ongoing.

 

 

He is the fifth managerial departure in the Premier League this season. Juande Ramos was sacked as Tottenham manager - Harry Redknapp switching from Portsmouth to replace him - and Alan Curbishley and Kevin Keegan left posts at West Ham and Newcastle respectively.

I think you'll find he didn't

 

Sorry, I forgot. He can't speak, only grunt like a caveman.................... :rolleyes:

Roy Keane has resigned as manager of Sunderland after 27 months in charge.

 

Keane, 37, took over in 2006 but chose to step down with the club lying 18th in the Premier League following five defeats in six matches.

 

 

First team coach Ricky Sbragia has been placed in temporary charge, assisted by coaches Neil Bailey and Dwight Yorke.

 

 

"Roy's decision sums up his desire to always do what is best for the club, despite the club's efforts to keep him," said chairman Niall Quinn.

"Roy deserves huge respect for his contribution and the manner in which he guided the club from the depths of the Championship back to the Premier League.

 

 

 

Niall Quinn expresses his disappointment at the departure of Roy Keane

 

"His winning mentality and singled mindedness were just what this club needed. Even in his departure he has been more concerned for the welfare of the players and his staff than himself.

 

 

"The board has reluctantly accepted his decision and wish him and his family well for the future."

 

 

Quinn, who held talks with Keane over three days in an attempt to persuade him to stay, added: "He lifted this place off its knees, he is a tremendous influence.

 

 

"Five weeks ago (after beating Newcastle) people were dancing in the streets of Sunderland. It's a funny world football and I hoped I'd never have to do this day.

 

Keane took charge of Sunderland in August 2006

 

 

"I spoke many times about Roy and I being in a partnership and it feels like the partnership has dissolved now.

"I wish him real well in the future. He'll get a bit of time to himself now to re-charge but I think we all know the Premiership hasn't seen the last of him. He's got great things to come."

 

 

Keane, who guided the Black Cats to the Premier League in 2006-07, had said in recent weeks that his future may not be certain, although Sunderland have spent the last few days trying to persuade him to stay on.

 

 

The Black Cats' latest defeat came against Bolton on Saturday and Keane said after the 4-1 loss: "I ask myself every day if I'm the right man for Sunderland.

 

 

"I asked myself this morning and I said I was. Sunday morning, if the answer's no, we'll have to look at it."

 

 

Keane spent nearly £70m on 33 permanent signings following his arrival in August 2006, including big-money deals for striker Kenwyne Jones, midfielder Kieran Richardson, defender Anton Ferdinand and a club record £9m on keeper Craig Gordon.

 

 

 

 

On their return to the Premier League last season they finished in 15th place, escaping relegation by only three points.

 

 

Sunderland held a news conference at 1300 GMT in which they confirmed the departure of Keane, who himself issued a short statement.

 

 

He said: "I would like to thank my staff, players, Niall Quinn and, in particular, the fans for their support during my time at Sunderland, and I would like to wish the club every success in the future."

 

 

 

"In situations like this, I am sure nine times out of 10 the chairman is saying how the manager was trying to keep his job. It was the other way round.

 

Keane's last post-match interview, after Saturday's home defeat by Bolton

 

"Once he made his decision, I said to him, 'I know you too well, Roy, to try to overturn it now'."

 

 

The former Republic of Ireland international is regarded as a legend at Old Trafford where he won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups as well as the Champions League in 1999.

 

 

During his 12-year career at United he earned a fearsome reputation as a no-nonsense tough-tackling midfielder.

 

 

Keane also had spells at Nottingham Forest and Celtic, winning 65 caps for his country.

 

 

During his first season as manager at Sunderland he led the club to the Championship title.

 

 

Keane's contract was set to expire at the end of the season, with talks over a new deal reportedly ongoing.

 

 

He is the fifth managerial departure in the Premier League this season. Juande Ramos was sacked as Tottenham manager - Harry Redknapp switching from Portsmouth to replace him - and Alan Curbishley and Kevin Keegan left posts at West Ham and Newcastle respectively.

 

That's OK - I hear there's a job waiting for him on the high seas..................... :rolleyes:

The world's richest club are in the bottom three, LOL

 

Money can't buy you points you know

SACK HUGHES NOW !

And replace him with whom?

Jose I propose we offer him 25 million euros a year... ! With a kitty of 300 million euros to buy players with !

John Terry just been sent off for Chelsea (again) :laugh3:

John Terry just been sent off for Chelsea (again) :laugh3:

 

Well you know what that means - he obviously wanted an extended Christmas with his family!!;)

SACK HUGHES NOW !

 

You should be more concerned about your Brazilian players apparently "downing boots".;)

Frank Lampard and gayboy Cole (ashley variety) now on Yellow cards :lol:

Frank Lampard and gayboy Cole (ashley variety) now on Yellow cards :lol:

 

Perhaps they're looking for early baths, too!!:P

there won't be enough room at this rate! :laugh3:

Come on Chelsea!

there won't be enough room at this rate! :laugh3:

 

Chelsea have extremely large baths!!:P

But it's at Everton :P

 

Who did have large baths, but they got stolen

But it's at Everton :P

 

Who did have large baths, but they got stolen

 

By whom?:stunned:

 

Anyway, doesn't Abramovich normally take his own along with him??:rolleyes:

Dirty Liverpudlians :

Dirty Liverpudlians :

 

Wayne Rooney??:confused:

Yep, you can take the boy out of liverpool but you can't take the liverpool out of the boy :P

 

2 more points dropped for the Russians, matched with Liverpool and Arsenal drawing, can only be good news for the new world club champions.

Watched it on Premiere Sport this evening! :D

 

Terry's tackle was nasty! He absolutely deserved the red card IMO! Ballack's yellow card was a joke though. What a pity Everton didn't win! :(

How long will terry be banned for now?

 

We should of beaten Arsenal but i would of taken a draw before the game!

How long will terry be banned for now?

 

 

A three-er.;)

Chelsea missed the chance to regain top spot in the Premier League following Monday's stalemate and look set to lose Terry for the Premier League matches against Fulham and West Brom as well as the FA Cup tie against Southend - although he is likely to be available for the crunch match against Manchester United on 11 January.

 

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