ROY Keane has left his post as Sunderland manager according to widespread reports.

Speculation was mounting on Wearside this morning that Keane and the club had decided to go seperate ways.

The 37-year-old is understood to have been locked in talks with the club's hierarchy after weeks of rumours that his time as manager could be drawing to a close.

There has been no comment from the Black Cats today, although Keane is due to hold his pre-match press conference for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to former club Manchester United at 1pm.