That Sunderland are left seeking a new manager during an international week was a happy coincidence for Sky Sports who were thus able to quiz Roy Keane on the matter.
As ever, Roy eschewed the straight bat, forsook blandness, and chose to stick the knife into his enemies, notably Ellis Short, the chairman whom Keane fell out with in late 2008.
It's Sunderland, isn't it? It's a brilliant club, but I don't know, I really can't comment on why different managers have left or have been sacked.
But people in the background probably need to have a good look at themselves.
He was then asked who were these people in the background who needed to look in the mirror, and were they hovering around Roy was numero uno in Sunderland?
With a smile, Roy replied 'Yes' before adding;
If they'd let me alone, I'd probably still be there now and I wouldn't be having to chat to you.
