Keane Resigns As Sunderland Manager

The resignation of Sunderland boss Roy Keane has caused much debate. After some poor results there was speculation on whether he would keep his job. The fact that he has resigned might come as something of a surprise. He has said he cannot take Sunderland any further and you have to admire his honesty.

When he was first appointed as their manager Sunderland was in the doldrums and at the bottom of the championship. Keane worked a miracle in his first season managing to achieve automatic promotion. This was a great achievement considering the league position.

After winning promotion, he then managed to keep Sunderland in the premiership. This is the main objective for any team promoted from the championship. Some would say that Keane had tremendous financial backing regarding the transfer of players. In total, he is believed to have spent the best part of £80 million. Many believe that due to the injection of capital Sunderland has paid over the odds for some players in recent years.

There have been many former Manchester United players who have tried their hand at management with mixed results. Because he was such a high profile player, it is easy to forget that this was his first managerial job. As a manager, he was not even on the radar prior to his appointment at Sunderland.

There has been talk about his volatile managerial style but this got results in his first two seasons at the club. It is thought this may not be to the liking of some of the foreign stars he has signed. His departure at least gives the club plenty of time to appoint a new manager. And his successor will have ample time to ensure Sunderland remain in the premiership.

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