Last Updated: Tue, 06 May 2008 17:08
Roy Keane is planning major changes at Sunderland and says he will need to bring in at least eight new players.
Keane is already starting to plan for next season and admits that his squad needs to be completely overhauled if the Black Cats are to move on to the next level.
The Black Cats boss will again be armed with a large transfer kitty and he fully intends to use it once he has taken a break.
"There will be changes in the summer, big changes," Keane revealed. "Seven or eight? At least. I need to get the right people in, but whether I can remains to be seen.
"I'm not going to say we need 10-15 players, but we need major changes."
Following the poor performance at Bolton, Keane knows more than ever what is required.
"I'm ready for a break," he added. "I've had enough after the Bolton game, really had enough. I didn't have a great summer last year trying to get my coaching badges, but I will have a break this summer.
"I'll have a break. It has been a tough season for everyone, but the good thing about the Bolton game is that it just confirmed what I already know."