The second half gives a startling account of his colourful career and reveals the hardman midfielders longhidden good points. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I dont dish out praise lightly but messi deserves it. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It may well be the finest, most incisive deconstruction of football management that the game has ever. Rejected by every big club he approached, when roy keane was finally given a chance at nottingham forest by brian. Keanes second autobiography neatly picks up where his first book left off, starting with the fa charge he. In a highly successful 18year career, he played for cobh ramblers in the league of ireland, nottingham forest and, most notably, manchester united both in england, before ending his career with a. A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keane s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. He served as the assistant manager of the republic of ireland national team from 20. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering keanes vindication by the fai report, and the punishment meted out by the fa and mick mccarthys resignation. Roy keane was born in cork in 1971, and is now a television pundit for itv after an astonishingly successful football career as captain of.
Christopher keane books list of books by author christopher. Roy keane simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. But i loved his book, the second half, written with roddy doyle. Three irish footballers have won more major honours and trophies for their clubs in britain than any others. Roy keane has said that patrick vieira probably would have killed me if the infamous highbury tunnel spat between arsenal and manchester united in february 2005 had escalated. Roy keane i was a big fan of maradona growing up and of the current crop ronaldo is good but messi is the best ive ever seen. Both of keanes books caused a stir and sold a lot of copies. They havent worked together in 12 years, but the working relationship between alex ferguson and roy keane continues to provoke interest. The three share a total haul of of 20 first division or premier league winners medals, 10 fa cup medals, four league cup medals. Former republic of ireland captain, born in 1971, who won 67 caps between 1991 and 2005. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 in mayfield, cork, republic of ireland is a former irish football player. May 21, 2015 buy the second half reprint by roy keane, roddy doyle isbn. There was feisty queen maeve and fearless cu chulainn, parnell and the.
Roy keanes start to life at man utd aug 1993 youtube. The best part of his career was twelveyears with manchester united, in which between 1997 and 2005 he was captain. He wont give an inch to the opposition and is hardest upon his own number. Roy keane arrived at manchester united in the summer of 93 from nottingham forest. Keane s targets include his club, teammates, fellow pros, the media, the football association of ireland and anyone else he classes as. In general, roy keane ranks as the 5927th most popular famous person, and the.
Memoir by one of the greatest of modern footballers, and former ca. Roy keane latest news, reaction, results, pictures, video. The three share a total haul of of 20 first division or premier league winners medals, 10 fa cup medals, four league cup medals, and three european cupschampions league titles. Roy keane says he regrets his first autobiography and it was a. Latterly we read about the ferguson bustup and his departure from man utd, his brief stint at celtic and his foray into management. But with the person in question being roy keane, it dosent come as a big surprise. A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keanes autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. A great insight into the great footballer that was roy keane. Whether the focus of his words is his teammate, manager or opponent, the irishman refuses to pull any punches, regardless of the consequences. Jan 07, 2010 roy keane is renowned for speaking his mind. Roy keane celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. The second half by roy keane, roddy doyle waterstones. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide.
The incident divided public opinion in ireland regarding who was to blame. Played for cobh ramblers, nottingham forest, manchester united and celtic and won seven premier. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first one, written with eamon dunphy, landed him in trouble with the football. Aside from information specific to roy keane s birthday, roy keane is the 53rd most famous irish and ranks 1st in famous people born in cork, ireland. The book will include a new chapter covering events that followed the books publication. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 in mayfield, cork is a retired irish footballer and the manager of english championship club ipswich town. He was the manager of english championship club ipswich town. The best part of his career was twelveyears with manchester united, in which between 1997 and 2005 he was captain club career statistics. Keane has been criticized for writing this book because he is blunt in his assesments of people and situations. We get an insight into keane s take on how he left man utd and the relationship with alex ferguson broke down. Roy keane autobiography latest news, transfers, pictures. Notes from roy keane book i never forget how fine the line between success and failure when youre chasing the greatest prizes in the game. Aside from information specific to roy keanes birthday, roy keane is the 53rd most famous irish and ranks 1st in famous people born in cork, ireland.
Roy keane has had a go at the class of 92 and claimed the role that paul scholes, ryan giggs, david beckham, nicky butt and the neville brothers, gary and phil has been exaggerated. See the complete keane series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He wrote the book with eamon dunphy, bestselling author of only a game. In general, roy keane ranks as the 5927th most popular famous person, and the 2nd most popular soccer player of all time. Quite simply one of the best football books ive ever read. Roy keane latest news, reaction, results, pictures.
Roy keane teaches 12 year old danny welbeck how to shield the ball in 2003 duration. The second half starts near the end of roys soccer career, describing his haaland court case and the fallout from saipan. Oct 01, 2014 roy keane s second autobiography charting the end of his manchester united career, his playing career and his time as a manager, coach and pundit. One of the very few books where the author is being completely honest. Roy keane s selfdeprecating wit, combined with a takenoprisoners approach, make for an entertaining read i newspaper the 10 best sporting memoirs as an arsenal fan, i was never a lover of roy keane. Oct 07, 2014 roy keane s new autobiography, titled the second half, is crammed with potentially controversial tidbits from the premier league greats career some of the most interesting passages centre on. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 is an irish football pundit, manager and former professional player.
He is the jointmost successful irish footballer of all time, having won 19 major trophies, 17 of which came at manchester united, in his club career. The notso shy and retiring roy keane has been back in the headlines today, this time offering up his forthright views on alex ferguson and his massive ego but its not the first time the. The author, a chelsea fan, admits there was a certain pleasure in seeing him sent off. George caulkin, the times there are plenty of insightful and. The keane book series by iain gale includes books keane s company, keane s challenge, keane s charge, and several more. In october 2014, keane caused controversy after his book was released before crucial euro 2016 qualifiers against gibraltar and germany. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If any of you have other united related ebooks post links to it and maybe the mods can sidebar the entire thing. The autobiography by roy keane with eamon dunphy 294pp, michael joseph. We get an insight into keanes take on how he left man. But with the person in question being roy keane, it dosent. Nov 01, 20 a great insight into the great footballer that was roy keane.
The keane book series by iain gale includes books keanes company, keanes challenge, keanes charge, and several more. Keanes book, ghostwritten by roddy doyle, is an endlessly absorbing piece of work. The second half kindle edition by keane, roy, doyle, roddy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the second half. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The closer you come to the dream of winning the closer you are to the nightmare blowing a seasons work every time i pull on a red shirt i am conscious of the responsibility of being a united player. On thursday night, former manchester united and republic of ireland captain roy keane was the star guest at a charity function at the armagh city hotel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. However, this is the strength of the book, because if keane had watered it down to be pc, then the reader wouldnt hear what keane really thinks. Andy goram recalls day he told roy keane to f off at man utd and got told off a scared gary neville warned andy goram we dont talk to roy like that after the scotsman told. Keanes targets include his club, teammates, fellow pros, the media, the football association of.
It may well be the finest, most incisive deconstruction of football management that the game has ever produced patrick collins the mail. The saipan incident was a public quarrel in may 2002 between republic of ireland national football teams captain roy keane and manager mick mccarthy when the team was preparing in saipan for its matches in japan in the 2002 fifa world cup. Nov 19, 20 roy keane teaches 12 year old danny welbeck how to shield the ball in 2003 duration. Roy keane autobiography bryan robson says roy keane had money on his mind when slamming alex ferguson in book the 57yearold has hit back at keane and come to the support of his former manager. Alex ferguson has a theory about why roy keane will not. Roy maurice keane born 10 august 1971 is an irish football pundit, manager and former. The autobiography by keane, roy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Probably the most quoteworthy footballer of the premier league era, not to mention an outspoken manager, it was tough to select just 10 top roy keane quotes. Jun 27, 2018 roy keane autobiography bryan robson says roy keane had money on his mind when slamming alex ferguson in book the 57yearold has hit back at keane and come to the support of his former manager. There is much in roy keanes new book that is thoughtful and selfmocking, insightful and funny. A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keanes autobiography was the. Former manchester united midfielder roy keane best quotes. Roy keane still bitter over lies and propaganda surrounding irish legends manchester united exit.
It resulted in keane, a key player, being sent home from the squad. It will probably come as no surprise that the list of trophy winners is headed by denis irwin, ronnie whelan of liverpool, and roy keane all on 19 trophies. He could have gone to blackburn rovers after kenny dalglish agreed terms. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering keane s vindication by the fai report, and the punishment meted out by the fa and mick mccarthys resignation. He served as the assistant manager of the republic of ireland national team from 20 until 2018. He doesnt readily offer respect to anyone, and doesnt much care if you respect him. I didnt look at rio and think that hed been up to no good, or that there was a hidden reason for what had occurred.
Roy keanes second autobiography charting the end of his manchester united career, his playing career and his time as a manager, coach and pundit. Jan 18, 2012 a publishing phenomenon in hardback, roy keane s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Roy keanes new autobiography, titled the second half, is crammed with potentially controversial tidbits from the premier league greats career some. A publishing phenomenon in hardback, roy keanes autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. The autobiography book online at low prices in india. Roy keanes hitlist here are the best quotes from autobiography.