In a stunning collaboration with booker prizewinning author roddy doyle, roy keane gives a brutally honest account of his last days as a player, the highs and lows of his managerial career, and his life as an outspoken itv pundit. Alan shearer reveals what roy keane had planned for him after. Combustible football player who captained manchester united and ireland. The second half download free pdf and ebook by roy keane. Roy keane has extended an olive branch to alex ferguson after heaping praise on the former manchester united manager, saying he wouldnt change the 12 years they spent together for anything. Roy keane has left manchester united by mutual consent. The second half by roy keane meet your next favorite book.
Roy keane admits he never warmed to utd teammates rooney and ferdinand sport royd rage. Phil neville reveals why roy keane always got away with. Apr, 2007 gift grubs roy keane chats to the real roy keane, as featured on the ian dempsey breakfast show. Roy keane wiped me out it was one of the worst tackles i. Controversial books by kevin pietersen and roy keane already. Nov 18, 2005 roy keane has left manchester united by mutual consent. Oct 09, 2014 thousands of copies have been sold of the weeks two highly controversial autobiographies by kevin pietersen and roy keane, with both books going on sale to the public on thursday kp. May 24, 2007 roy keane fucks alfinge haland up badly. 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. This book is a candid look inside roy keanes thoughts. How roy keane spent a lads holiday hiding from kenny dalglish roy keane is currently on the circuit, doing something a little like afterdinner speaking.
We get an insight into keanes take on how he left man. Jul 06, 2018 exceltic defender mark wilson has lifted the lid on being wiped out by an xrated roy keane tackle. Roy keane didnt always get on with his own players either credit. 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.
Roy keane latest news, breaking stories and comment the. The autobiography by roy keane with eamon dunphy sep 2002 saipan shenanigans on the road to dundalk apr 2004 roy keane s last stand nov 2005. There was always likely to be an element of controversy in a roy keane manchester united selection, but despite a couple of controversial omissions, its not a bad side. Manchester united books i managed to get a hold of a few united related ebooks. Roy keane latest news, breaking stories and comment. If any of you have other united related ebooks post links to it and maybe the mods can sidebar the entire thing. Alan shearer has been speaking about his clash with roy keane back in 2001. Rejected by every big club he approached, when roy keane was finally given a chance at nottingham forest by brian. Mar 12, 2018 roy keane didnt always get on with his own players either credit. Alan shearer reveals what roy keane had planned for him. Quite simply one of the best football books ive ever read. Roy keane wiped me out it was one of the worst tackles ive. Roy keane didnt disappoint when asked about peter schmeichel by a danish journalist republic of ireland assistant manager roy keane fields questions at yesterdays press conference. Sir alex ferguson, right, has spoken about his differences with roy keane, left, in his book empics sport aston villas peter schmeichel and manchester uniteds roy keane clash in 2001.
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. 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. United confirmed on friday that keane, 34, had left with immediate effect, bringing to a sudden end his 12andahalf years at old trafford. Exceltic defender mark wilson has lifted the lid on being wiped out by an xrated roy keane tackle. It resulted in keane, a key player, being sent home from the squad. Nov 09, 2000 roy keane was unhappy with some old trafford fans manchester united captain roy keane has launched a scathing attack on some sections of the old trafford crowd. It may well be the finest, most incisive deconstruction of football management that the game has ever. The second half by roy keane, roddy doyle waterstones. The incident divided public opinion in ireland regarding who was to blame. It was first published in 2002 in the wake of the the saipan affair. Keanes second autobiography neatly picks up where his first book left off, starting with the fa charge he. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Roy keane says he regrets his first autobiography and it was a.
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. May 21, 2015 buy the second half reprint by roy keane, roddy doyle isbn. Keane had said he was not expecting to get a new contract, with his. The autobiography by roy keane with eamon dunphy 294pp, michael joseph. Keane had said he was not expecting to get a new contract, with his current deal up at the end of the season. Keane vs haaland march 10, 2008 cristiano ronaldo spoke out at the weekend about the poor treatment he gets from the referees in this country, claiming he will end up like arsenals eduardo, who suffered a broken leg, if the referees dont offer him better protection. The first one, written with eamon dunphy, landed him in trouble with the football.
Alex ferguson has a theory about why roy keane will not. We get an insight into keane s take on how he left man utd and the relationship with alex ferguson broke down. It was, after all, a book about my childhood hero keane, cowritten and composed by a booker prize winner doyle. Fights with schmeichel and some of the best extracts from roy. Roy keane still scares me to this day by gregg davies 01 october 2014 barcelona defender gerard pique has admitted former manchester united teammate roy keane still scares the life out of him. Keanes legbreaker on haaland is the most deserved red card in prem history. The book will include a new chapter covering events that followed the books publication. Keane attended a performance of the show, which ran in dublin until may 2008.
But with the person in question being roy keane, it dosent. A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keanes autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Controversial books by kevin pietersen and roy keane. Both of keanes books caused a stir and sold a lot of copies. Roy keanes autobiography was ghost written by former irish soccer international, journalist, broadcaster and soccer pundit, eamon dunphy. 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. I n another explosive chapter of his second autobiography, the second half. Keano, the legions greatest warrior roy keane, then ireland and manchester united footballerfergie, a hairdryer god alex ferguson, then manager of manchester unitedgeneral macartacus mick mccarthy, then manager of irelandquinness, a warrior niall quinn, then ireland footballer. Roy keane at pains to shield family in latest book.
I, keano is a comedy musical play about footballer roy keane leaving the republic of ireland national football team before the 2002 fifa world cup. They havent worked together in 12 years, but the working relationship between alex ferguson and roy keane continues to provoke interest. Roy keane s autobiography was ghost written by former irish soccer international, journalist, broadcaster and soccer pundit, eamon dunphy. Keane had a dustup with his united teammate on a preseason tour of asia in 1998. The first one, a ghostwritten autobiography, came out i went into this book with high expectations. Keanes book, ghostwritten by roddy doyle, is an endlessly absorbing piece of work. Roy maurice keane is an irish football assistant manager and former professional football player. He wrote the book with eamon dunphy, bestselling author of only a game. Roy keane is a retired irish footballer and a manchester united legend. 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. Oct 06, 2014 keane says he absolutely did not want to injure haaland. Manchester united is in my dna, steven gerrard was. The infamous saipan incident involving republic of ireland captain roy keane and irish manager mick mccarthy spawned many memorable quotes that are often repeated roy keane quotations about saipan you were a crap player, you are a crap manager, the only reason i have any dealings with you is that somehow you are manager of my country and youre not even.
Keane was and is never afraid to speak his mind and that has put peoples noses out of joint on a number occasions. Roy keane quotations about saipan you were a crap player, you are a crap manager, the only reason i have any dealings with you is that somehow you are manager of my country and you. Roy keane rant about prem fullbacks confirms his status as footballs angriest man finally, after 10 minutes or several lifetimes, depending on how you feel about it roy sits down. Roy keane was unhappy with some old trafford fans manchester united captain roy keane has launched a scathing attack on some sections of the old trafford crowd. Keane has been criticized for writing this book because he is blunt in his assesments of people and situations. The former captains of manchester united and newcastle united got into a dispute in the final minutes of a dramatic 43. Highly selfcritical and selfaware, roy keane s autobiographyasconfessional delivers wit and wisdom of sorts but fails to break the sports book mould sat, oct 11, 2014, 10. Roy keane latest news, transfers, pictures, video, opinion. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on roy keane. A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keane s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. The autobiography by keane, roy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It appears to have been written largely as a justification for roy keanes actions while with the republic of ireland soccer team on that pacific island in may 2002. The second half gives a startling account of his colourful career and reveals the hardman midfielders longhidden good points.
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. In an echo of the incident, three main cast members, including mario rosenstock, who portrayed keano the plays version of roy keane, left the show early in its first run, leading to media articles about life imitating art imitating life. It may well be the finest, most incisive deconstruction of football management that the game has ever produced patrick collins the mail. Bbc sport champions league angry keane slates man utd fans. The second half by roy keane 2014 1216 roy keane on. Thousands of copies have been sold of the weeks two highly controversial autobiographies by kevin pietersen and roy keane, with both books going on sale to the public on thursday kp. But i loved his book, the second half, written with roddy doyle. Behind the red mist of roy keane 19092016 by andrew flint 0 some voices intrinsically command respect, others obedience, but as the powerful, deep growl boomed out there was only one emotion flooding over the shaking 12yearold boy. Dec 10, 20 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. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering keane. 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. There was feisty queen maeve and fearless cu chulainn, parnell and the. Roy keanes second autobiography charting the end of his manchester united career, his playing career and his time as a manager, coach and pundit. Keane was unhappy with the reaction from some fans during the 10 champions league victory against dynamo kiev which was enough to send united into the second phase.
The second half provides more of a glimpse into the man, rather than simply the exfootballer, but roy keane, the father, husband, brother and son, we may never get to know. The infamous saipan incident involving republic of ireland captain roy keane and irish manager mick mccarthy spawned many memorable quotes that are often repeated. 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. 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. Former manchester united midfielder roy keane best quotes. Aug 30, 2002 a publishing phenomenon in hardcover, roy keane s autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Gift grubs roy keane chats to the real roy keane, as featured on the ian dempsey breakfast show. Keane s legbreaker on haaland is the most deserved red card in prem history. Keane says he absolutely did not want to injure haaland. But with the person in question being roy keane, it dosent come as a big surprise. A publishing phenomenon in hardback, roy keanes autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year.
One of the very few books where the author is being completely honest. The characters, and the reallife figures whom they parody, are. Theres no doubt about that but its unlikely that the angriest man in football is going to get a statue or stand named in his honour any time soon. Behind the red mist of roy keane these football times. Bbc sport champions league angry keane slates man utd.
Roy keane has opened up about his midlife crisis and his old drinking habits that caused him to go missing for days. The autobiography book online at low prices in india. Roy keane 10 of the best quotes from the man united legend. Now updated with a new chapter, including roy leaving aston villa and the republic of irelands qualification for euro 2016. He freely shares what he thinks about the game, opposing players, teamates, and many other subjects. Roy keane is someone who always seems to find a place in the teammates xi of anyone who played on the same pitch as him during his career as a player.