ROY Keane and Sunderland have parted company today, according to reports.

ROY Keane and Sunderland have parted company today, according to reports.

Earlier today the 37-year-old was 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.

Keane has made no secret of the fact that he is not relishing the pressures of management after a series of poor results have seen Sunderland plunge into the Premier League relegation zone.