5 P' u9 H# W: H! {5 ` - 专业·专注·曼联中文网站 . L% A# g% q( U1 L专业曼联球迷网站,曼联球迷的地盘,为广大球迷提供最新曼联新闻与视频资源.Roy Keane has quit his post as Sunderland manager. ! y$ M5 H. o+ V" T, \" Z - 专业·专注·曼联中文网站Keane had come under fire from the media after a string of poor results left the Black Cats 18th in the league ahead of Sunderland's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday. - 专业·专注·曼联中文网站" Z: k. M" h* Y* N
The first reports of Keane's departure emerged from the North East at approximately 11.30am on Thursday morning. Sunderland Football Club confirmed the news an hour later.www.imanutd.com9 U# x2 [. i. x, q: j
In a statement on Sunderland's official website, chairman Niall Quinn said: "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. His winning mentality and single-mindedness were just what this club needed. . b% n0 E" ^/ G; s( r- R曼联,曼联BT,曼联在线视频,曼联图片,曼联新闻,曼联论坛"Roy’s decision to stand aside and allow someone else to take charge of the next chapter sums up his desire to always do what is best for the Club. Even in his departure he has been more concerned for the welfare of the players and his staff than himself. / Y; S0 ]+ F8 F! S6 q, u( N曼联,曼联BT,曼联在线视频,曼联图片,曼联新闻,曼联论坛"The Board has reluctantly accepted his decision and wish him and his family well for the future." ' O/ w6 n% I# U0 q( [+ L - 专业·专注·曼联中文网站The Irishman, who played 480 times for United, took over at the Stadium of Light 27 months ago, leading them into the top-flight in his first season in charge. Last term, his first campaign in the Premier League ended with a 15th-place finish, but poor results this season ultimately led to his departure. ( g2 m$ f! S3 b: V; K3 E$ B* N* Nwww.imanutd.comSunderland have commenced the task of identifying and recruiting Keane's successor. In the interim, Ricky Sbragia has agreed to take over team management, assisted by Neil Bailey and Dwight Yorke.www.imanutd.com5 \9 l, U X' o6 O
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