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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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Narrator was hard to listen to

Would you try another book written by Roy Keane and Roddy Doyle or narrated by Roy Keane and Stephen Hogan ?

I wouldn't listen to another book narrated by Stephen Hogan , Roy Keane's intro is great but as soon as Hogan takes over the book loses any edge. he ruined the book in my opinion -I had to switch it off

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Roy Keane and Stephen Hogan ?

Roy should have read the whole book himself or else stayed out of it completely - He set a tone which Stephen Hogan couldn't follow

If this book were a film would you go see it?

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Didn't want it to end!

What did you like most about The Second Half?

I like the insight, a few things I didn't know. But most of all the honesty.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked listening to Roy's take on life after Manchester United. His reflections on his time at Sunderland and what he learned at Ipswich. Most of all his contentment and enjoyment as No.2 for Ireland.

What does Roy Keane and Stephen Hogan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I have to say I would have preferred that Roy read the whole book.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed most of the time - it's a great story. I enjoyed his achievement at Sunderland.

Any additional comments?

He's simply a good bloke. Complex character, flawed like everyone. I enjoyed listening to this second part of his career and look forward to reading the next chapter in time to come as he goes onto more success in management when he moves on from his current role with Ireland.

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better than average football book.

Would have prefered if keane read it. The boy calls dalymount dollymount at least twice.

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Excellent listen.

Having been a fan of Roy Keane as a player I wanted to find out what makes him tick. I found out in this book about his life after Manchester United, his spells at Sunderland, Ipswich and Celtic. A real honest tell all book, I really enjoyed it.

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Funny, honest and very difficult to stop listening. I never really warmed to Roy until I read his books.

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great listen

whether you loved him or hated him, Roy gives a great outlook on his life continued from his first book. an outstanding story from one of the games top players

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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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A fantastic read, would highly recommend!

I very much enjoyed this book and by the end of the first hour, I was enthralled.

A moderately deep insight into Roy's days at Utd which is primarily the reason I bought the book.

After reading, I found I was even more intrigued by Roy's step into management, particularly his time at Sunderland and later Ipswich.

There were a couple of lessons to take home with regards to situational awareness and how I'd deal (or not deal) with people when approaching issues such as underperformance or personal/family problems.

A combination of interesting recollections, sharp wit, Irish humour and Roy's blunt, matter of fact perspective made this book thoroughly enjoyable!

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great book keano

A United great. shame he left under a cloud but hes the sort of person were a quiet exit would not have suited

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top class

fantastic book.
NY first audio book with audible. easy download and went through chapters with ease.

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