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Sunderland fans are SPLIT on a return for Roy Kean as their owners line him up as manager

Sunderland fans have given a mixed reaction to the news that Roy Keane could be the man to replace Lee Johnson at the League One side.

Johnson was sacked by the club following their humiliating 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Bolton.

Sky Sports pundit Keane has emerged as the number one contender to take up the vacancy - 11 years since his last managerial job at Ipswich.

Roy Keane has emerged a surprise candidate for the vacant managerial position at Sunderland

The Manchester United legend also spent more than two years at Sunderland who he had led to promotion to the Premier League in his first season.