League One latest: Roy Keane reportedly out of running to be named manager of Portsmouth rivals Sunderland

Roy Keane is no longer in the frame to become Sunderland’s new manager – according to The Athletic.
By Mark McMahon
Published 10th Feb 2022, 10:46 BST

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A report this morning claims that the Irishman is no longer being considered for the role – despite having two interviews for the position and apparently being offered the job on Wednesday night.

The Athletic story stated: ‘Sources who know Keane were discussing how his arrival on Wearside would galvanise the club.

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‘But over the course of Wednesday evening it became apparent that this might not be the case’.

Roy Keane. Picture: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty ImagesRoy Keane. Picture: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images
Roy Keane. Picture: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images

Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland captain Keane had been the front-runner for a return to Sunderland, whom he guided back to the Premier League in 2006-7.

His apparent withdrawal from the process leaves Grant McCann, Alex Neil and Sabri Lamouchi in the frame to succeed Lee Johnson.

Johnson was sacked after the Black Cats 6-0 thumping at the hands of Bolton last month – the week after he saw his side beat Pompey 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland have lost all three games since that victory over the Blues and now sit fourth in the League One table.

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