Roy Keane, the former Ipswich Town manager, is being linked with a spectacular return to Championship management.
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Michael Beale, the Black Cats’ manager, was fired last month after only 12 games in charge. He had taken over as manager of Ipswich Town from the legendary Tony Mowbray.
They say: “If Sunderland are searching for a manager who understands the club and what it represents to the community, Roy Keane is the obvious choice.
“The Irishman, who has drifted on the market to be the next Republic of Ireland manager, was close to returning in 2022, but talks fell through, and Alex Neil was named Lee Johnson’s replacement instead.”
“Keane, a popular pundit on Sky Sports and ITV, is the 5/4 favourite to replace Dodds as the club’s next permanent manager.”
Steve Cooper and Scott Parker complete the top five.
Keane has not managed a club since leaving Town, but has served as an assistant at Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and the Republic of Ireland.