Keane’s stature not tarnished, insists Delaney

DAMIEN DELANEY has defended Roy Keane and insists his former manager’s reputation should not be tarnished by his failure at Ipswich.

Keane was dismissed last week after a run of seven defeats in 10 games, which saw the former Manchester United midfielder’s side slip to just three points above the relegation zone.

And the response to the Irishman’s sacking has been marked, with Ipswich following up Sunday’s horrendous 7-0 defeat at Chelsea with a shock 1-0 victory over Arsenal in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg.