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The Second Half

By: Roy Keane, Roddy Doyle
Narrated by: Roy Keane, Stephen Hogan
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Summary

'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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Excellent for any football/sports fans

Even as a Liverpool fan, loved it. I recommend any football fans to give this your time, I don't believe you will be disappointed.

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Keane's story is great

Wasn't "Keane " on some of the voice acting reading the story.
made some things sound stupid

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Abrupt end

Great listen with a good insight into how the man thinks.

Really enjoyed some of the anecdotes and good to get his point of view across

Seemed to just end with no conclusion on the book it felt like there was 1 or 2 chapters missing.

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Great Listen, very interesting

Roy talks lot about his playing days towards the end of his career and then the start of his managerial career. Really good listen, I was hooked! Love to hear more of his stories

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Roy Keane's take

I am a fan of Roy Keane so I was very much looking forward to listening to the book and it didn't disappoint. It was brilliant to get his insight in to the way he approached management and also his side of some stories that have been written about him. I really enjoyed the book and there were a few stories and reactions to situatuons that made me laugh out loud.

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Brilliant, 10 out of 10.

Absolutely brilliant, an in depth analysis of Roy Kean himself. Highly recommended to the football fanatic.

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No Bulls**t

Not just another book about a millionaire football player.
A must listen for any football fan, some football players could learn a thing or two.

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Enthralling from start to finish.

Excellent insite into the life of Man Utd legend Roy keane. keeps you entertained from start to finish.

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Awesome & very funny

great insight into the mind of Roy Keane. One of the all time greats of his era

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Very good

Great read. very honest and open about everything in his life and his long career

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