Sunderland boss Roy Keane 'isn't a serious manager', says biographer Eamon Dunphy

Roy Keane has been told he has "lost the plot" and "isn't a serious manager" as his future at Sunderland hangs in the balance.

The Ireland legend has been ridiculed by former pal Eamonn Dunphy - the man who helped write his life story. Keane has also been accused of wasting a "staggering" amount on players.

Dunphy declared: "I have the highest regard for him, remarkable man, intelligent, family man - but he has lost the plot, big time. He is in a fog at the moment. Everyone gets there at some point in your life, when things get too much for you.

"He's making some really silly decisions."

Former pro footballer and Irish broadcaster Dunphy was Keane's chief defender when he quit the 2002 Ireland World Cup squad in a row with Mick McCarthy.

Keane threw his future into doubt at the weekend by admitting he might wake up one day and decide to quit the Black Cats job.

Dunphy added: "It has been apparent to me for the last 18 months that he isn't going to be a serious manager. If you look at the players he has brought in and out, remarkable, staggering - and he has wasted a lot of money.

"Maybe he needs to start, like Clough or Shankly, down in the lower leagues and learn the business of management and all its aspects. If you go in too quick you are
struggling.

"I don't think Roy had the chance to learn the business of management.

"I just don't think Roy has the qualities. He wants to win and he is in serious danger of getting relegated."

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