Roy Keane: Former player lifts lid on ‘emotional’ managerial style at Sunderland
3 years, 9 months ago

Roy Keane: Former player lifts lid on ‘emotional’ managerial style at Sunderland

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roy Keane’s infamous temper could sometimes boil over during his spell in charge of Sunderland, according to former player Carlos Edwards. The ex-Manchester United midfielder spent two years in charge of Sunderland, resigning in 2008 with his side in the Premier League’s bottom three. There were times he could have dealt with things in a different way.” Keane was appointed by Ipswich following his Sunderland exit, but hasn’t had a managerial role since leaving the then-Championship club in 2011.

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Robbie Keane returns to football - just months after his wife said they didn't feel safe in Ireland amid 'threatening and dangerous' messages from pro-Palestinian activists over his decision to manage
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Roy Keane rips into 'disgraceful' Man United flops and singles out four players who must improve after showing 'no reaction' in horror start under Ruben Amorim
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Roy Keane reveals surprise highlight of career: ‘It sounds bizarre’
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Rio Ferdinand reveals how former Man United captain Roy Keane lost it with Wes Brown at booze-fuelled Christmas party while at the Red Devils
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Roy Keane ‘embarrassed’ as Kyle Walker sparks controversy in Manchester derby
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Roy Keane furiously confronts fan who was abusing him following Man United's 1-1 draw with Ipswich as footage reveals what the ex-Portman Road boss said after group shouted 'F*** YOU' at him
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Roy Keane TEARS into Man United's players after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea… insisting they are 'average', 'boring' and have the wrong 'DNA'
2 months ago
Roy Keane slams Man United stars for letting down Erik ten Hag and names the 'big challenge' awaiting incoming Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim
2 months ago
LISTEN: Kelly Cates is asked whether Roy Keane is going for the Man United job as presenter joins latest episode of Soccer A-Z
2 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane tears into key part of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s game despite stunning goal
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Roy Keane hits out at Jordan Pickford for England mistake: ‘Not a good message’
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Roy Keane hits out at ‘fool’ Christian Eriksen after Manchester United admission
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Premier League legend reveals he 'wouldn't mind' fighting Roy Keane - as he insists the former Man United captain 'isn't as tough as he makes out'
3 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane SAVAGES England for 'awful' second half performance in win over Ireland... accusing subs of showing 'arrogance' and players 'playing for themselves'
4 months ago
Roy Keane brands Manchester United 'SHOCKING' after their 3-0 drubbing by arch rivals Liverpool and joins Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher in casting doubt over Erik ten Hag's future
4 months, 1 week ago
Gary Neville says Man United has become 'a GRAVEYARD for players', Roy Keane admits there is 'nothing to hang your hat on' and Jamie Carragher points out worrying parallel - pundits weigh in on Erik t
4 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane slams ‘shocking’ Manchester United after heavy Liverpool defeat
4 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane names his surprise team to miss out on the Premier League top four this season - as he warns they need a 'couple of signings in the next few weeks' to remain competitive
4 months, 3 weeks ago
EFL owner claims he would 'NEVER' hire Roy Keane as manager because he would 'frighten the life' out of 'fickle' and 'fragile' players
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Gary Neville hilariously reveals which former Man United star Roy Keane 'DIDN'T like'
6 months ago
Roy Keane reveals his 'DISGUST' at how Man United and Sir Alex Ferguson handled his exit in 2005... and claims the club left him 'in no man's land' after heartless 10-minute meeting where they cut sho
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Roy Keane tears into Scotland and accuses Andy Robertson of talking 'rubbish' in sensational rant after 5-1 drubbing by Germany, as Graeme Souness sends warning after Steve Clarke's men 'took a beatin
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Fan convicted of head-butting former Manchester United player Roy Keane
7 months ago
Roy Keane ‘in shock’ after being ‘headbutted’ through doors, court told
7 months, 1 week ago
Roy Keane calls Erling Haaland a 'SPOILED BRAT' after his furious reaction to being substituted as Man United legend continues war of words with City striker... before staring down Sky presenter
8 months ago
Erling Haaland responds to Roy Keane criticism after ‘League Two’ comment: ‘I don’t care about that man’
8 months ago
Roy Keane re-visits Erling Haaland 'League Two' comparison after the Man City star marked his return from injury with a goal... as he jokes the forward has earned an upgrade
8 months, 1 week ago
Why Roy Keane is WRONG about Erling Haaland, what's next for Christian Horner and his marriage - plus Colin Graves on helping Yorkshire survive: Get the best of Mail+ Sport
9 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Stop messing about’: Roy Keane tears into Manchester United forward
1 year ago
Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane’s ‘arrogance’ criticism after Liverpool vs Manchester United
1 year ago
On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer
1 year ago
Roy Keane derides ‘absolute rubbish’ from Erik ten Hag after Man United win
1 year, 1 month ago
Manchester United should STRIP Bruno Fernandes of the club captaincy, fumes Roy Keane - claiming the Portuguese star 'is the complete OPPOSITE to what a captain should be' after 3-0 derby defeat to Ma
1 year, 2 months ago
The Roy Keane I know is no headbutter
1 year, 4 months ago
On this day in 2005: Roy Keane signs for Celtic on free transfer
2 years ago
Brazil turn on 'evil executioner' Roy Keane over criticism of World Cup dancing
2 years, 1 month ago
Roy Keane leaves his fellow ITV pundits in stitches
2 years, 1 month ago
On This Day in 2005: Roy Keane leaves Manchester United
2 years, 1 month ago
Roy Keane leaps to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence over his Old Trafford tantrum
2 years, 2 months ago
'They gave up the fight': Roy Keane slams 'SHOCKING' Leicester after their 5-2 defeat at Brighton
2 years, 4 months ago
On This Day in 1999: Robbie Keane signs as Coventry splash out £6m
2 years, 4 months ago
Roy Keane SAVAGES Fred and Scott McTominay as having 'NO football intelligence'
2 years, 5 months ago
Roy Keane blasts Manchester United decision to start the departing Juan Mata, 34, against Brentford
2 years, 8 months ago
Roy Keane admits 'anger has turned to SADNESS' after watching Man United get thrashed by Liverpool
2 years, 8 months ago
Manchester United: Roy Keane hits out at Tottenham's Cristian Romero after he taunted Harry Maguire
2 years, 9 months ago
'He looked angry': Roy Keane hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'aggressive' display in win against Tottenham
2 years, 9 months ago
Manchester United: Roy Keane fumed that 'five or six' must go - so who stays?
2 years, 10 months ago
Roy Keane is at his cutting best as he talks modern players and scrapping with Peter Schmeichel
2 years, 10 months ago
We’ll see how things take shape – Roy Keane hints at possible Sunderland return
2 years, 11 months ago
Manchester United legend Roy Keane would only keep three of the current squad for an overhaul
2 years, 11 months ago

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