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Keane: The Autobiography
A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, Roy Keane's autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. 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 McCarthy's resignation. Brilliantly reviewed, Roy Keane's riveting, brutally honest autobiography has the potential to be o...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
July 31st 2004
by Penguin Global
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I thoroughly enjoyed this enthralling, frank and hilarious book. Readers not familiar with British colloquialisms and English football culture may find this story difficult to follow. But readers interested in what constitutes the heart of a champion will find Keane The Autobiography both rewarding and indispensable.
Here is the story of a poor Irish footballer from Cork who was too small, too slow and so utterly lacking in fundamental skills that by age 18 he was relegated to a ‘ha...more
Here is the story of a poor Irish footballer from Cork who was too small, too slow and so utterly lacking in fundamental skills that by age 18 he was relegated to a ‘ha...more
Another book that came at me from a car boot sale. For me, it promised lots of inside info into the world of modern professional football. The enigmatic Mr Clough at Nottingham. The Ferguson regime at Old Trafford along with some juicy details of the famous dressing room hairdryer. Also
that World Cup upset between R.K. and Mick McCarthy.
Sure enough, this autobiography recounts Keane's career through the 1990's and published in 2002
tells of his World Cup walkout from the Repu...more
that World Cup upset between R.K. and Mick McCarthy.
Sure enough, this autobiography recounts Keane's career through the 1990's and published in 2002
tells of his World Cup walkout from the Repu...more
I really enjoyed this inside look at the highs and lows of the life of a professional athlete written in a no-nonsense style that makes it easy to identify with. I too have been frustrated dealing with the Big Jacks & Captain Fantastics in my life.
I am not a fan of the Red Devils, except for the time Keane and Cantona played together there, and solely because of the two of them. So I may not be the most critical reader of this. And yes, I have seen Looking for Eric.
I am not a fan of the Red Devils, except for the time Keane and Cantona played together there, and solely because of the two of them. So I may not be the most critical reader of this. And yes, I have seen Looking for Eric.
Being a fan of Roy Keane can be quite taxing. Some of his "soapboxing" and self aggrandizing can be tiresome, but always entertaining.
Being a fan of Ireland football, I wanted to know more about the situation with Mick McCarthy. However one-sided the opinion might be.
All in all it was a quick read about an interesting football legend.
Being a fan of Ireland football, I wanted to know more about the situation with Mick McCarthy. However one-sided the opinion might be.
All in all it was a quick read about an interesting football legend.
Like the story of the plane journeys with Irish FA being in first class and the rest of the players in economy. Its like a modern day George Orwell saga, and also the bit where dear Roy tried to operate on Alf Inge Harlaand's knees during a match at old Trafford with his studs and without anaesthetic.
A very good read - we're given alot of information about the young life of Roy Keane that established him as the footballing superstar he became. Roy is a no-nonsense type of guy on and off the pitch. He stands up for what he believes and has the ability to tell it like it is, so for me this book was refreshing. We get some great insights behind the scenes at Man United and International duty, including Roy's side of the 2002 Saipan fiasco.
Like Roy, I'm the type of person who suffers...more
Like Roy, I'm the type of person who suffers...more
Interesting & well worth 99p at the charity shop!
Mostly it's interesting how much he was drinking and eating kebabs well into the 90s. I had assumed the Wenger revolution of special diets and no alcohol had come into play much earlier than it clearly did.
Mostly it's interesting how much he was drinking and eating kebabs well into the 90s. I had assumed the Wenger revolution of special diets and no alcohol had come into play much earlier than it clearly did.
A very good read into the mind of a complicated but brilliant footballer. Being a perfectionist often got in the way of his personal relationships but it made him one of the greatest ever Manchester United players.
Really enjoyable read - interesting to see many of these popular events from Roy's perspectives. Nice, easy reading. This is how sporting autobiographies should be written!
It's pretty funny hearing Keane describe the shambles of Ireland's World Cup adventure, and trying to justify hobbling Alfie Haaland, but a whole bunch of this book was very drab stuff indeed.
A must for any hardcore Manchester United supporter. I wonder if he now regrets mentioning the Alf-Inge Håland incident? A true Manchester United legend...
90% football talk, 10% personal stuff. Not a ground-breaking literary achievement, but it is just the thing I expected and wanted from a football biography.
Great book. Reveals why he is the way he is and also that he is prepared to stand by his beliefs in the face of anything and anyone. A legend.
One of the great Manchester United captains of all time. If you read this, be prepared for an unapologetic bad@55. There is a lot of swearing.
Not a bad book for fans of the football of that era, lots of details. I've not been keeping up recently, but I remember that time well.
It was good to find out what was going on inside his head at the time of several memoral career moments
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One of the great players of the last 10-15 years, and a Corkman to boot!!
Good read.
Good read.
Best football book I've read, and this is from a Liverpool supporter.
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As a Man Utd fan, this was a good read.
A really well written book which honestly recounts Kean's life in football. I am not a fan of either Manchester United or Roy Kean, however have a strong respect for him having read the book. I'm sure there was a ghost writer involved, however you do feel that it is Roy's story in his own words. I especially liked the fact that whilst he explained he never tried to excuse, refreshingly honest!
Nice to get the inside track on events
A great player & always interesting as to what he has to say for himself, particularly after the world cup saipan fiasco. Pulls no punches when criticising players, mangers or media pundits.. Good read & another must read for all soccer lovers.
really really good...was gutted when I got to the end, no holds barred from Keano
I read this book on recommendation from football head Gary in Brisbane before I even knew who Roy was. It got me interested in football. Got me really interested in Roy! He rocks!
Ok, Dunphy tends to use the book to launch his own opinions of the state of Irish football
Read this book in one night. I look up to Keane; he has a focus to win that is rare.
The only really worthwhile autobiography I've ever read
Simple, enjoyable. Wouldnt read it again!
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Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork) is a retired Irish footballer and the manager of English Championship club Ipswich Town.
In a highly successful 18-year 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 brief spell at Celtic in Scotland.
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In a highly successful 18-year 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 brief spell at Celtic in Scotland.
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