Black Cats boss is hot favourite for next manager to go

After losing six in the last seven, confidence in Roy Keane’s abilities couldn’t be any lower, and in a turn of humility that is rare in the Premiership, it seems the Sunderland manager is his own biggest detractor:

“I ask myself every single day if I am the right man for Sunderland. I asked myself this morning and said I was.

“Tomorrow morning if the answer is ‘No’ we will have to look at it.

“It’s not about what’s best for Roy Keane. It’s what’s best for Sunderland Football Club.”

Roy Keane brought Sunderland from the depths of the Championship, and his ability to grow incredible facial hair is unparalleled in the top flight, yet overspending and the recent crisis in confidence that has led his friends to question his authority suggest the irishman could be on his way out sharpish.

No one expects him to take points at Old Trafford next week, but the rest of December sees crucial games against West Brom, Hull and Blackburn. Will he be able to turn things around, or will he be ringing in the New Year as an unemployed man? Votes and comments below, please.