‘Frightened’ Murphy Keane to impress

DARYL MURPHY admits he was frightened meeting Roy Keane – but the mere presence of the new Sunderland manager sparked one the club’s finest performances since promotion two seasons ago.

Keane only finalised his deal after Monday’s victory over West Brom, the Black Cats’ first points of the season, but the Manchester United legend was introduced to his new players on the previous day.

“He didn’t say much, we were introduced to him briefly and he shook hands with everyone. I’ll be honest, I was a bit frightened,” said Waterford man Murphy, who came off the bench against the Baggies.