Keane keeps wallet in pocket

ROY KEANE’S reputation rests on being notoriously hard to please, but the Sunderland manager appears to be mellowing in his old age.

The Cork man not only refrained from dispensing both barrels to referee Keith Shroud for a decision which cost his team a win here — the official disallowed a fine Kieran Richardson free-kick for an indiscretion — he also insisted his happiness with his current squad will negate the need to spend in the January transfer window.

“We’ve reached a stage now where nobody at the club is guaranteed a place week-in, week-out but I think the players deserve credit for what they’ve done considering the changes I’ve made,” Keane said.