Keane and Bruce celebrate promotion

Updated 08.56 Mon Apr 30 2007

Keywords: Sunderland, Steve Bruce, Roy Keane, Championship, Premiership, football, sport, Birmingham City

Sunderland manager Roy Keane was walking his dog when his team were promoted to the Premiership.

The former Manchester United captain received a text message while he was out with his pet Triggs, telling him that Crystal Palace had beaten Derby 2-0 and the Black Cats were back in the top flight along with Birmingham City.

"This has been my hardest and most difficult season in management" - Roy Keane

Keane said: "It's great news for the club. I am delighted for the players, who have done a fantastic job.

"I am also delighted for all the staff, who have played such a vital part, the fans, who have been tremendous in their support for the team and for the chairman Niall Quinn and the board, who have been a great support since I arrived at the club."

Both Sunderland and Birmingham have bounced back to the Premiership after one season in the Championship.

Blues boss Steve Bruce said: "It's fantastic to go back up but this has been my hardest and most difficult season in management."