Championship strugglers Ipswich Town have labelled reports that Roy Keane is on the brink of being relieved of his managerial duties at Portman Road as 'complete rubbish'.

Speculation had claimed that former Sunderland boss Keane had met with the Tractor Boys' chairman Marcus Evans and chief executive Simon Clegg over the weekend to discuss his future.

There were suggestions the meeting would result in the Irishman's dismissal following just one win in 17 Championship games this season, despite spending over £7million on new players during the summer.

Ipswich were the bookmakers favourites to gain promotion to the Premier League at the start of the campaign and despite a six match unbeaten run recently, 'Keano' was said to be on his way out.

However, a club spokesman said: "Reports in the press this morning that Roy will be sacked are complete rubbish.

"There were no meetings over the weekend and Roy remains in charge."

Ipswich, who are currently languishing second bottom of the table, four points from safety, travel to fifth-placed Cardiff City for their next league clash having secured a 0-0 draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.