Roy Keane Blasts Supporters For Booing Him

A fiery Irish midfielder, Roy Keane was the heart-throb of Manchester United's midfield for years and ever since taking over as Sunderland's manager, he's brought his attacking instinct to good use, helping the Black Cats avoid relegation last season.

However, Keane who was won the praise of Sunderland fans for working his magic at the Stadium of Light in under two years, isn't too impressed with the attitude of some Black Cats.

Keane was booed by some fans as his side struggled to overcome Northampton in the Carling Cup on Tuesday night.

The Black Cats needed penalties to see off the League One side and Keane labelled the night as one of the worst in his career.

"I won't tolerate people abusing me, absolutely none whatsoever."

"Some people were targeting me and that's something I've not come into the job to accept again."

"I appreciate criticism, constructive criticism, which I'm going to receive."

"Trust me, my biggest critic is myself, I got my team definitely wrong. I should have gone with one or two younger players but I can do that in the next round."

"The abuse, I know it is part of football, but that is something I won't tolerate."

After having a look at the Newcastle's situation, is it right to say that supporters often have a negative impact or misguide themselves by keeping extraordinarily high expectations?

After Kevin Keegan and Alan Curbishely walking out on their clubs (or being forced into doing so), does the pressure put on by the fans have an effect?

Give us your thoughts...