Roy Keane ‘offered Sunderland job’ after positive talks with decision now imminent

Jamie Carragher couldn’t resist the urge to aim a dig at Roy Keane after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup.

Roy Keane after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough. United exited the competition at the fourth-round stage for the first time in a decade after failing to take their chances against the Championship side.

Former club captain Roy Keane put Manchester United's shock FA Cup fourth-round exit at the hands of Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Friday evening down to wasteful finishing.

Manchester United fans couldn’t quite believe their eyes after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo miss from the penalty spot.

Former captain Roy Keane has accused Paul Pogba of failing to produce the consistency expected of him during his second spell at Manchester United.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane is remaining tight-lipped on his links to the Sunderland manager’s job, although has reiterated his desire to return to management.

Roy Keane shouted at a former Manchester United star through the intercom at his home after his Aston Villa exit, it's been claimed.The former Red Devils captain is potentially taking a second bite at the management cherry with Sunderland set to interview him for their vacant role.His first time round was rather lacklustre and he soon turned to an assistant's position, first with the Republic of Ireland and then with Villa.However, he lasted just four months alongside Paul Lambert for the Midlands club in 2014, and their ex-striker Gabby Agbonlahor has opened up on the terrible spell, including its sorry conclusion.Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: "He obviously left on bad terms with players. No goodbyes."But, somehow the papers and the media got hold of what had happened in training."So Roy figured that it was Tom Cleverley because I think Tom Cleverley knew the guy who done the story."Clevvers didn’t really send any information to him, but Roy in his mind thought that it was Clevvers – but he didn’t.Is Keane too harsh to be a manager? Let us know in the comments section."Roy Keane turned up at his house and it was so funny because Clevvers said he could see him in his intercom."I think Roy was shouting in his intercom, ‘Let me in.’ "So it just shows that you’ve got that sort of temperament and you can see why it didn’t work at Villa."Agbonlahor also claimed that Keane was "disrespectful" and has "zero out of 100" man-management skills.And having experienced his coaching first hand, he feels Sunderland would be making a mistake if they choose to employ their former boss again.He added: "If I’m a Sunderland owner I would be thinking twice.

Egypt boss Carlos Queiroz was shown a red card during his side's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Cameroon.The former Manchester United assistant was left incensed on the sidelines in Cameroon after a second-half of what he felt was harsh officiating.Queiroz was shown a yellow card midway through the second period.And Gambian referee Bakary Gassama finally had enough of the manager just six minutes later, showing him a red card for his persistent antics on the sideline.Queiroz had to be held back by his assistants as he gesticulated with the officials, baffled as to why Cameroon hadn't been penalised for an elbow.The Portuguese coach finally made his way down the tunnel after he finished protesting his dismissal.Egypt assistant coach Roger De Sa was also shown a yellow card moments later."Carlos Queiroz wants to fight the referee," one fan tweeted."LOOOOL Carlos Queiroz has lost his head," said one."Carlos Queiroz hasn't been this pissed off since Roy Keane took the head off him in training," added a third."Hahahaha Carlos Queiroz is off his head," another wrote.Queiroz was also angry before the clash had even started, taking aim at Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o.A video published on the official Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) Facebook page showed Eto'o, who is now its president, using the word 'war' more than once when referring to the game."It's a very unfortunate comment, a very bad approach, a very bad message to the people of Cameroon," Queiroz said."To make this declaration of war before one game [shows he] didn't learn anything when he was in professional football."Football is not about war.

Roy Keane needs no introduction at Old Trafford and beyond - but even Manchester United supporters might not be too familiar with his warmer side.

Roy Keane is absolutely awful at man management and accused him of being "disrespectful" to players during his short stint at Aston Villa in 2014.The former Manchester United skipper has reportedly been offered the Sunderland job following a series of positive conversations with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.The Black Cats have been without a manager since Lee Johnson was dismissed on January 30, and Keane - who managed the club between 2006 and 2008 - is now mulling over his options, and a decision is expected to be made in the coming days.It's been over a decade since the Irishman's last managerial job, at Ipswich Town, came to an end, though he spent several years as Martin O'Neill's assistant at Ireland and Nottingham Forest, as well as a four-month spell working under Paul Lambert at Aston Villa.But it sounds as if he didn't make a great impression at Villa Park, at least according to Agbonlahor who claimed Keane's coaching methods were out of touch."The problem with Roy Keane [was] he couldn't understand how we weren't as good as the players he played with," Agbonlahor said on TalkSPORT."He couldn't accept that we weren't gonna be as good as Giggs, Scholes, Beckham and them players. And just his way of coaching, it wasn't the right method for players nowadays.Does Roy Keane have what it takes to be a manager in the modern game? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...He also said Keane openly disrespected Joe Cole despite the fact the former Chelsea star was one of the most experienced and decorated players in the squad."The way he spoke to players, there were times when they were quite experienced players, people like Joe Cole.

Roy Keane is reportedly closing in on a return to management, with the former Manchester United midfielder linked with Sunderland.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane could be set for a return to management with Sunderland – and even before his move into the dugout, it was clear the two were a match made in heaven.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane would seemingly be open to a return to management amid suggestions a return to Sunderland could be on the cards.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane could be set for a return as Sunderland manager after 13 years.The midfield icon has not been in management since leaving Ipswich town in 2011, having since turned his attention to assistant roles and punditry for Sky Sports.Keane endeared himself to Sunderland fans after leading them to a Championship title in 2007 but quit due to differences with former owner Ellis Short.And The Daily Mail report Keane could now return to the north east as the Black Cats begin their search for someone that can help their push for League One promotion.Manager Lee Johnson was sacked on Sunday following a catastrophic 6-0 defeat away at Bolton, leaving them in third place.The Sunderland hierarchy are now interested in speaking with the Irishman in the coming days in the hope he will fill the vacant position, with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leading the interview process.Keane has stated several times in recent years he would consider a return to management, though it is uncertain whether he will be enticed by Sunderland’s project.The 50-year-old remains extremely popular on Wearside and those at the club believe he could provide the momentum boost needed to secure promotion.Do you think Roy Keane could clinch promotion with Sunderland? Let us know in the comments section.He took over the club in 2006 when it was in disarray and consolidated their place in the Premier League until his departure in 2018.Keane is expected to face competition from Neil Warnock following his last job in charge of Middlesbrough.Warnock has openly spoken about his regret at turning down Sunderland when he was approached to replace Dennis Smith 30-year-ago.Other frontrunners for the vacant

Manchester United icon Roy Keane could return to management with Sunderland reportedly planning to interview him over their vacant managerial role.

It’s 17 years to the day since Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira’s infamous tunnel bust-up, which became one of the biggest moments in Premier League history.

Manchester United legend was assistant manager. Keane dug out the likes of Aiden McGeady and Daryl Murphy with some stinging criticism after a 2-1 loss to Belarus in Cork.And Kilbane, who made 110 caps for Republic of Ireland during his career, hit back at the controversial coach - igniting a feud.“For someone not in the know, they would think we are talking about the Republic of Ireland manager here, but Roy Keane is the assistant manager, that is the point,” Kilbane said.“Roy Keane comes out and questions the ability of one of the players in the squad in Aiden McGeady.“Having played alongside Roy, if any assistant manager that he played for questioned one of his team-mates or him, he would have been one of the first to go and knock on the manager's door and assistant manager's door and say what are you doing.“I think Roy was bang out of order with what he said, particularly about Aiden.

Ian Evatt has branded Sunderland's decision to sack Lee Johnson as 'absolute madness' after the Black Cats' heavy loss to his Bolton Wanderers side.

Lee Johnson felt Bolton Wanderers' fifth and sixth goals in the rout against his Sunderland side underlined a 'soft underbelly' that the Black Cats have.

Gary Neville has become one of the most recognisable faces and voices in football punditry and commentary.Whether it is in the studios, the gantry, or pitch-side, the former Manchester United captain has become known for his cutting-edge analysis and razor sharp opinions.His on camera debates and disagreements with the likes of former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness, as well as his ex-United team mate Roy Keane, often attracting more headlines than the very games they were analysing.However, as is often the case in opinion driven careers, Neville’s views do sometimes cut against the grain of Premier League supporters.And the former right-back issued an amusing response when the hashtag ‘GaryNevilleIsAT*****’ started trending on Twitter.“I know that” Neville bluntly responded to the social media masses.While Neville’s opinions on events on the football pitch are often met with fierce debate from his in-studio colleagues and supporters, his voice is also beginning to echo in matters outside of football. The 46-year-old has also began to use his vast platform and voice to criticise Boris Johnson and the current Conservative government.

Manchester United great Roy Keane has 'no doubt' that his former club will finish in the top four this season.