Post by Les on Jun 23, 2019 13:00:10 GMT
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Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane leaves Nottingham Forest to pursue a return to management
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Keane, who enjoyed a successful time in charge of Sunderland between 2006 and 2009, is looking to resume his managerial career
Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane has stepped down from his role as assistant manager at Nottingham Forest in order to pursue a return to management.
Keane had a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave the City Ground this summer and after mulling over a decision over the last three weeks, he has decided to exercise that clause.
It is believed he leaves on good terms with manager Martin O'Neill after working as his assistant for five years during spells with the Republic of Ireland and now Nottingham Forest.
In a statement on Forest's website, Keane placed on record his gratitude to the club's owner, directors, staff, players and fans and thanked O'Neill for his time working with him.
The former Manchester United captain said: "Working with Martin over the last few years has been a magnificent experience, one of my greatest in football both as a player and a coach and one I want to personally thank him for."
Keane will now seek a return to management, eight years after leaving Ipswich Town.
Of course, the former Republic of Ireland international enjoyed great success as manager of Sunderland, winning promotion from the Championship in 2007 after taking charge when they were in the relegation zone.
Keane kept Sunderland in the Premier League during his second season in charge but left the following campaign because of what he believed was boardroom interference with first team matters.
The 47-year-old has not managed since a disappointing spell in charge of Ipswich but after eight years away he has seemingly decided the time is right to go it alone again.
Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane leaves Nottingham Forest to pursue a return to management
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Keane, who enjoyed a successful time in charge of Sunderland between 2006 and 2009, is looking to resume his managerial career
Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane has stepped down from his role as assistant manager at Nottingham Forest in order to pursue a return to management.
Keane had a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave the City Ground this summer and after mulling over a decision over the last three weeks, he has decided to exercise that clause.
It is believed he leaves on good terms with manager Martin O'Neill after working as his assistant for five years during spells with the Republic of Ireland and now Nottingham Forest.
In a statement on Forest's website, Keane placed on record his gratitude to the club's owner, directors, staff, players and fans and thanked O'Neill for his time working with him.
The former Manchester United captain said: "Working with Martin over the last few years has been a magnificent experience, one of my greatest in football both as a player and a coach and one I want to personally thank him for."
Keane will now seek a return to management, eight years after leaving Ipswich Town.
Of course, the former Republic of Ireland international enjoyed great success as manager of Sunderland, winning promotion from the Championship in 2007 after taking charge when they were in the relegation zone.
Keane kept Sunderland in the Premier League during his second season in charge but left the following campaign because of what he believed was boardroom interference with first team matters.
The 47-year-old has not managed since a disappointing spell in charge of Ipswich but after eight years away he has seemingly decided the time is right to go it alone again.
