Players need a helping hand, says Keane

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane insists certain footballers will run into off-the-field problems, whether they earn lavish wages or not.

Keane will send his side into Saturday’s Tyne-Wear derby clash with Newcastle with Magpies midfielder Joey Barton in line for a comeback.

The Irishman admits to mistakes he made during his own playing career, and having had to help Black Cats striker Michael Chopra through his personal problems this season, believes clubs have a major role to play.