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Reviews of Keane: The Autobiography by Roy Keane with Eamonn Dunphy (2002) and The Second Half by Roy Keane with Roddy Doyle (2014)

 

Whenever I read a sportsman’s second autobiography (usually published a bit after they have retired), I always like to reread their first one (usually published at peak of their carer).

A publishing phenomenon in hardback, Roy Keane's autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year.

A publishing phenomenon in hardback, Roy Keane's autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year.

This hardcover book titled "Keane: The Autobiography" by Eamon Dunphy and Roy Keane was published in 2002 by Penguin Books LTD.

Keane The Autobiography Hardback - Roy Keane.

In this sensational account, the brilliant but illness-obsessed dog finally speaks out about what it was like to be a central player in the extraordinary drama.

Roy Keane, The Second Half - Hard back, Autobiography.

It can be fascinating to see how the same events or relationships are told differently with the benefit of more experience or changed dynamics. I hope to reread and write about some of my favourite double autobiographies. First up, the Manchester United and Ireland legend, Roy Keane!

Roy Keane had an exceptional playing career which combined huge achievement with equal amounts of controversy.

It’s impossible to have followed English football in the 90’s and naughties and not have a strong opinion either way. For an Irish fan, it’s even harder to not to love or loathe him.

Rereading Keane: The Autobiography (2002),  I&