Keane: The Autobiography [Paperback]

Roy Keane (Author), Eamon Dunphy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, Roy Keane's autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering Keane's vindication by the FAI report, and the punishment meted out by the FA and Mick McCarthy's resignation. Brilliantly reviewed, Roy Keane's riveting, brutally honest autobiography has the potential to be one of the year's biggest paperback bestsellers."

Editorial Reviews

Review

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Roy Keane was born in Cork in 1971. He is captain of Manchester United. He wrote the book with Eamon Dunphy, bestselling author of ONLY A GAME?.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 321 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Global (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141009810
• ISBN-13: 978-0141009810
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an awesome book to read, November 1, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Keane: The Autobiography (Paperback)

It is about an Irish soccer player finding his way to glory.
I like how he got to where he is now. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is a soccer fanatic!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book but needs MORE....., March 19, 2005

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A. S. Black "ManU Sammy" (Chicago USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keane (Hardcover)

I enjoyed the insight from an obviously first hand perspective into the greatest club team in the world and the Irish national side. I would of liked more anecdotes from Keane about his relationships with other players -- teammates as well as adversaries. To the casual football fan this is a good read, but I expected more from Keane.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Direct, like Keano plays!, August 23, 2005

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ROBERT KINGSLEY (Fort Collins, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keane: The Autobiography (Paperback)

This book is a candid look inside Roy Keane's thoughts. He freely shares what he thinks about the game, opposing players, teamates, and many other subjects.

Keane has been criticized for writing this book because he is blunt in his assesments of people and situations. However, this is the strength of the book, because if Keane had watered it down to be "PC," then the reader wouldn't hear what Keane really thinks.

Nobody will agree with all of Keane's thoughts, that is a given, but it is interesting to see his development as a player and person. This book provides the football fan with a glimpse into the mind of a superstar, and whether you like Roy Keane or not, it is a very good read that is enjoyable and insightful.