Considering the farce that was Saipan, it's almost impossible to believe that Roy Keane is set to be installed as the new Sunderland manager.

We've have had our say on more than one occasion about one of the most interesting sportsmen of our time.

Keane famously berated Quinn in his autobiography: "Niall Quinn? Who is he? Mother Teresa?" Keane who refused to play in Quinn's testimonial. Keane, whose autobiography ghost writer called Quinn a "creep".

Since taking the reins at Sunderland, Quinn has resembled nothing but a bumbling apologist. If the news coming down the wire is to be believed, he's just installed an completely unproven manager (coaching badges don't quite cut it) who has a temperament not suitable for football management.

This will undoubtedly unravel in the coming days and months and become a fascinating situation to watch.

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Published by Colm.