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The Second Half

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 Football (Soccer) Sports Celebrity
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Good story to tell and he doesn't hold back.
The narrator forces his Cork accent way too much, that was hard to get used to.

Worth a listen - But narrator is a bit annoying

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A Funny and insightful look into Keanes time at United and managerial career . Highly recommended

Quality

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top bloke, they sure don't make them like this anymore. keannoo !! keanoo !! keanoo !!

keaaannoo !

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Honest and simple, good listen. Would of liked to hear more about what he does with his down time, likes dislikes.

“It was Brilliant”

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Would have been even better if Roy had narrated the whole book not just first chapter. Roy shared with us his complex character with some great stories many had me laughing out loud but one thing really came across was Roy’s strive for excellence in his life.

Really Entertaining Read

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enjoyed listening to Roy's coaching career. was wishing for more insight to tours and outside the game antics. could have been alot more in this book I feel.

Good listen

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Brilliant book was sad that it ended, great narration and great well done Roy well done

Thoroughly enjoyable

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The last of fooballs hard men speaks nothing but the truth. Love listening to his highs and lows and outlook on failures which he didnt hav3 many.

A great insight into a great man.

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Great story and well wrote but would have preferred if Keane read the entire book, it would have made it more enjoyable. Was still a great listen especially if you have an interest in sport and have any previous knowledge of Keane's history as a player and/or manager.

Surprisingly funny!

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I found it very boorish. Kean is far too full pf his own self importance.

egotistical

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