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The Second Half

Written by: Roy Keane, Roddy Doyle
Narrated by: Roy Keane, Stephen Hogan
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'ENDLESSLY ABSORBING' Mail on Sunday
'MASTERPIECE' The Times
'RUTHLESS' Daily Telegraph
'INCOMPARABLE' Sunday Mirror
'SEARINGLY HONEST' The Sun


The No.1 bestselling memoir of Roy Keane, former captain of Manchester United and Ireland


In a stunning collaboration with Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle, Roy Keane gives a brutally honest account of his days as a player, the highs and lows of his managerial career and his life as an outspoken ITV pundit.

As part of a tiny elite of football players, Roy Keane has had a life like no other. His status as one of football's greatest stars is undisputed, but what of the challenges beyond the pitch? How did he succeed in coming to terms with life as a former Manchester United and Ireland leader and champion, reinventing himself as a manager and then a broadcaster, and cope with the psychological struggles this entailed?

THE SECOND HALF blends anecdote and reflection in Roy Keane's inimitable voice. The result is an unforgettable personal odyssey which fearlessly challenges the meaning of success.
©2014 Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle (P)2014 Orion Publishing Group

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Decent Recount of A Pro Moving On

This was an interesting retelling of Keane's professional career leading into his role of coach then commentator. If you are a Man U or general football fan it makes for an ok read or listen.

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I laughed, almost cried and most importantly, Respected and loved Keano even more ; )

I only just wish he knows how much his book impacted my life, on almost every aspect. I laughed, almost cried (with him after leaving Man United even tho I’m not a ManU fan) and most importantly, I Respect and love Keano even more ; )

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