- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph; First Edition edition (30 Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718145542
- ISBN-13: 978-0718145545
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 55,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The most talked about, written about and argued over sports autobiography of 2002, Keane: the Autobiography does not disappoint. This story of Manchester United and Ireland captain Roy Keane's brilliant and controversial career, written in collaboration with Irish journalist and former professional footballer Eamon Dunphy, crackles with score-settling vigour.
It presents a revisionist view of a life in football that has had tabloid editors rubbing their hands with glee almost from the moment the fiery, confrontational midfielder made his British debut for Nottingham Forest under arch eccentric Brian Clough right through to his sensational bust-up with international boss Mick McCarthy and subsequent departure from the 2002 Irish World Cup squad on the eve of the finals.
Amid all the wrangling and point-scoring Dunphy and Keane have written a rags-to-riches review of Keane's journey from a poor, battling background in Cork to the £50k a week highlife at Old Trafford. It's very entertaining, although an independent biographer would doubtless have put a less heroic spin on proceedings.
The two key headline-grabbing stories--the war with McCarthy and the allegedly deliberate injuring of Alfie Haaland--read somewhat differently in the book from the way they did in the papers. Make no mistake about it, Keane is frank about his own failings, franker about the failings of others and prepared to spill the beans to some extent about being the odd-man-out in the Old Trafford glam-fest. But this is very much his side of the story. --Alex Hankin
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From a Cork childhood to the World Cup finals, the story of football's toughest competitor. Love him or hate him, Roy Keane is the inspiration behind Manchester United FC's success over the past nine years. A relentless, aggressive midfield general, Keane has epitomized United's winning approach on the field - at times bringing him into trouble with referees, other managers and, of course, the Football Association. He's also been in trouble off the pitch as well, and it's good to see that these incidents have not been omitted. This book is bound to sell in huge quantities in the red half of Manchester, as well as the whole of Dublin, but United's national - and international - appeal to millions will ensure bumper sales figures for Penguin.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought Keane was a thug and when this book first came out I was determined NOT to read it. Then finally my curiosity got the better of me. Compelling, thoughtful, articulate...a riveting good read. It doesn't have the long descriptions of individual games which can make footballers' biographies so boring. I read it in one go. I'd recommend it even if you're only a little bit interested in Keane or Man Utd, or the Eire team. I still think Keane is OTT in the way he behaves on field, but I feel like I understand him better now and he is far from one dimensional. Hats off, 10/10.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Roy Keane goes about explaining the controversial events in his life brilliantly. From walking away from the humorous Irish Squad to his bouts with opposing sides, Keane shows his audience that he is just an everyday man who happens to have an exceptional talent. Roy's book is a fun and informative look into the character commonly known as "Keano." I highly recommend this text especially to those who are not Manchester United supporters, because it offers a well written and entertaining insight into the life of not just Roy Keane, but footballers in general.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You don't have to be Irish, A Man Utd fan or a beer drinker to appreciate the autobiography of a true leader. I'm neither of the above three and yet I found this book compelling reading. Several notable anecdotes including the famous Haaland and Saipan incidents but I will remember this book for a long time because of one popular quote;
"The only thing that goes with the flow is a dead fish."
"The only thing that goes with the flow is a dead fish."
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Published 3 months ago by Daphne Joan Coggin
A great read.
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Published 6 months ago by Mr. G. A. Askwith
psychotic, childish, pathetic but enjoyable....
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Published 8 months ago by Gcrikey
A legend of a player in a great book.
Keane was an icon of the game, and this book is everything you would expect, a must read for any true football fan.
Published 8 months ago by Ben Rawson
Perfect
The book was a much desired xmas present and came promptly and in perfect condition as described by the seller. Very impressed with this as short notice for christmas.
Published 15 months ago by Readaholic Jo
Great player, great reputation, great book
I had always wanted to read this book due to the controversy surrounding it when it was released and I found it a great read. Read more
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A typical Roy book. I'd expect nothing less from him. Honest as the day is long and just as stubborn. Read more
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