What Roy Keane did with one Sunderland staff member spoke volumes, Man Utd legend committed to it ‘every’ time despite Coaching the Black Cats for 27 months.
Keane left the Stadium of Light in 2008 after 27 months as Sunderland’s head coach, resigning from his position. During the 2007-08 season, he managed a difficult stretch, with Sunderland suffering five defeats in six matches and sitting 18th in the league at the time of his departure.
Former Sunderland player Chris Brown shared a memory of a woman who worked in the players’ lounge upon his return to the club. The woman expressed that Keane had been her favorite Sunderland manager due to the impact he had on her.
Commenting on a recent match incident, Brown said: “I don’t understand why that wasn’t given. It seems there’s always a question of timing—if it happens early, they say it’s too early for a red card and just issue a yellow. But when does it actually become a red card? I don’t know. It’s a grey area for me. I’ve not spoken to the referee about it, only the fourth official, and I did so calmly.”
Sunderland earned a well-deserved win over Middlesbrough. Although Carrick might focus on the first-half challenge involving Hume, it’s only one moment in a 90-minute match. Sunderland effectively shut down Boro, who struggled to create any significant chances on goal. In contrast, Sunderland capitalized on their single opportunity, with Rigg’s skill making the difference. In football, when a call doesn’t go your way, you must move on and focus on winning. Middlesbrough failed to do so, allowing Sunderland to take advantage and secure the three points.