Roy Keane has finally signed on the dotted line of his three year deal with Sunderland; after lengthy discussions which appear to have gone on all week.

Keane was introduced to the playing staff on Sunday, time he may have have used to motivate the players for the game against West Bromwich Albion. He elected to watch what he would be working with before signing after the game. The players did themselves justice and did their part in securing the signature of their new manager when they registered their first win under Niall Quinn and their first points of the season.

Many had thought that the rift from the world cup in 2002 could put a stop to the partnership of Keane and Quinn. However they appear to have buried the hatchet as Quinn has on offer exactly what Keane is looking for. A football club that has top of the range facilities, a massive fan base, a top class stadium, a brand new board and money to spend. The only thing that the club lacks is a hero, a leader to guide the players and fans to some glory. Quinn it seems has chosen Keane as he was that man during his playing career, a man that didn’t accept second best, a inspirational captain who lead by example. Will those skills be transferable to club management? Some bookmakers are giving odds of 10/1 for him to be out of the job by the end of the season.