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Man Utd legend Keane quits Nottingham Forest role after just five months

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has stepped down as Nottingham Forest assistant boss to resurrect his managerial career.

The 47-year-old spent just five months at the City Ground, where he was working as Martin O'Neill's number two.

Keane has previously managed Sunderland and Ipswich Town and is now seeking a new job.

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A statement from the club read: "Nottingham Forest can confirm that assistant manager Roy Keane has left the club.

#NFFC can confirm that assistant manager Roy Keane has left the club.

Everyone at the club would like to wish Roy the very best in the next stage of his career.