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Roy Keane Autobiography: Most Incredible Extracts from Irishman's New Book

Roy Keane's new autobiography, titled The Second Half, is crammed with potentially controversial tidbits from the Premier League great's career.

Some of the most interesting passages centre on Manchester United managers of times gone by, as Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes enter the firing line of a man whose bite is as fearsome as his beard.

While these topics were expected to be covered, details of a player having a heart-attack during his time with Sunderland ranks among the more shocking revelations, especially as Keane admits to being "glad" about the situation that unfolded.

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Firstly, his discussion of Ferguson was always going to be a headline maker. The midfielder left United unceremoniously and received a battering from the Scot in his own autobiography. Keane details the haste with which he was pushed through the door at Old Trafford after his relationship with the boss and many squad members had broken down in 2005, reported by D

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Keane: The Autobiography

March 9, 2009

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 ‘has been’ in organized soccer. With no prospects for club play (forget junior nationals or professional football), Roy Keane’s career appeared to everyone to be finished. To everyone, that is, other than Roy Keane.

This autobiography tells the story of how Roy Keane relentlessly drove himself towards a simple goal (to be a professional soccer player) and how his uncompromising single mindedness propelled him to the pinnacle of his objective -- captaincy of Manchester United, the 1999 treble season capturing the FA Cup, Premiership and Champions League and countless

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Roy Keane

For the American college sports coach named Roy Keene, see Spec Keene.

Irish footballer (born 1971)

Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish footballpundit, former coach, and former professional player. He is the joint most decorated Irish footballer of all time alongside Denis Irwin and Ronnie Whelan, having won 19 major trophies in his club career, 17 of which came during his time at English club Manchester United.^[4] Regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.^[5]

In his 18-year playing career, Keane played for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United before ending his career at Celtic. He was a dominating box-to-box midfielder noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play, an attitude that helped him excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Keane helped United achieve sustained success during his 12 years at the club, winning seven Premier League titles, four F