Kieran Richardson has revealed that Roy Keane was the main reason behind his decision to join Sunderland over Everton in 2007. Richardson made the move to the Stadium of Light from Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson had told him it was time to move on.
The Black Cats had just been promoted to the Premier League under Keane in what was his first job in management. Richardson knew Keane, though, from his days at Manchester United as Keane was the club’s captain during his early days as a player at the club.
The eight-time capped England international had two choices upon his departure from the Red Devils, with Everton and Sunderland chasing his signature. And while the Toffees had just sealed a place in Europe after a sixth-place finish, Richardson chose a move to Wearside in order to be reunited with Keane.
