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‘Could’ve been ten’… Roy Keane admits defeat that humbled his Sunderland side during Premier League season

Sunderland legend Roy Keane has reminisced on the defeat that started Premier League “rollercoaster” during final season as Black Cats boss. Although Manchester United legend…

Ethan Todd
Apr 11, 2025
Sunderland manager Roy Keane. Inset, Sunderland badge and mystery player graphic.

Roy Keane humiliated him during contract talks, but he still decided to sign for Sunderland and won a league title

We all know what Roy Keane is like; he’s either really angry, or really funny, with no real middle ground. Turns out, one former Sunderland…

Jakob Barnes
Mar 19, 2025
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Former Sunderland captain once said why ‘furious’ Roy Keane could have been a ‘top-class manager’

One former Sunderland player once told a Roy Keane anecdote that proved he could have been a ‘top-class manager’. In the 2006/07 season, Sunderland found…

Lewis Railton
Mar 14, 2025
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‘It wasn’t meant to be’… The real reason why Roy Keane didn’t return to Sunderland in 2022

Roy Keane and Sunderland were a match made in heaven. On multiple occasions the two were tipped to reunite, though it wasn’t meant to be,…

Luke Phelps
Mar 11, 2025
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Niall Quinn recalled the moment Sunderland were in ‘so much trouble’ under his management, Roy Keane saved the day

Niall Quinn spoke fondly of former Sunderland boss Roy Keane and his appointment. Looking at Sunderland’s previous managers, not many in recent times were able…

Lewis Railton
Mar 3, 2025
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Jordan Henderson outlines ‘heated’ and ‘intense’ first meeting with former Sunderland boss Roy Keane

Former Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson has spoken about his first interaction with former boss Roy Keane. Sunderland have had several top players come through their…

Lewis Railton
Mar 3, 2025
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Roy Keane praised gem that went on to have ‘successful career’ despite playing only eight games for Sunderland

Former Sunderland boss Roy Keane always had high hopes for one academy star, but he only notched eight games in red & white. Sunderland’s academy…

Lewis Railton
Feb 14, 2025
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Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane made his feelings about Newcastle United clear, he ‘never fell’ for one thing

Former Sunderland man Roy Keane has revealed the one thing he ‘never fell for’ against Newcastle United. The rivalry between Sunderland and Newcastle United to…

Lewis Railton
Feb 1, 2025
Roy Keane, Giorgio Chiellini

Where Giorgio Chiellini would rank among Sunderland’s most expensive transfers if Roy Keane had signed Juventus legend

Giorgio Chiellini is one of the greatest defenders in modern football history – and he nearly played for Sunderland. Roy Keane tried to sign Chiellini…

James Shearman
Dec 2, 2024
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Roy Keane reveals Sunderland were ‘definitely’ in talks with Euro 2020 winner, ‘money issues’ deciding factor

Sunderland fans have seen some brilliant players at the Stadium of Light over the years, but if this transfer had come off, it may have…

Jakob Barnes
Dec 2, 2024

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