
‘Sunderland were going places under Roy Keane, but when the results dipped, he was off’ Phil Bardsley on his former Man United team-mate’s Black Cats managerial stint
EN 8 February 2026 at 13:00
Phil Bardsley commented on his former teammate Roy Keane's managerial spell at Sunderland, noting that the team showed promise initially but ultimately faltered when results declined. Keane began his managerial career with the Black Cats in 2006.
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Players:
Phil BardsleyRoy Keane
Clubs:
Sunderland Association Football ClubManchester United Football Club