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Title: The Second Half
Author: Roy Keane, Roddy Doyle
Narrator: Roy Keane, Stephen Hogan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-09-14
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities
Publisher's Summary:
Narrated by Stephen Hogan and introduced by Roy Keane.
In an 18-year playing career for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United (under Sir Alex Ferguson) and Celtic, Roy Keane dominated every midfield he led to glory. Aggressive and highly competitive, his attitude helped him to excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. He played at an international level for nearly all of his career, representing the Republic of Ireland over 14 years, mainly as team captain, until an incident with national coach Mick McCarthy resulted in Keane's walk-out from the 2002 World Cup.
Since retiring as a player, Keane has managed Sunderland and Ipswich and become a notably contrarian pundit for ITV. He is assistant (to Martin O'Neill) manager of the Ireland team. The TV analyst reflects the manager, the player, and the man himself, the unique Roy Keane - Keano.
As part of a tiny elite of football players, Roy Keane has lived and experienced what very few people could ever imagine. 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, reinvent himself as a broadcaster, and cope with the psychological struggles this entailed?
This book is a personal odyssey, a blend of anecdote and reflection which re-evaluates the meaning of success. In following his personal struggle to reinvent himself, confronting a few demons along the way, The Second Half blends memoir and motivational writing in a manner which both disquiets and reassures in Roy Keane's original voice, in a stunning collaboration brilliantly captured with Man Booker Prize-winning writer Roddy Doyle.
Members Reviews:
keano!
A great listen, was fantastic to hear the story behind many of the situations the media may have twisted in the past. What a great character, 100% recommend people listen to this.
Overall it was OK.
I was looking forward to reading this book. It starts of and it was fantastic I was looking forward to the next time I could listen. From the middle to the end it was up and down. I wanted to finish it but the story was kinda boring. In the second half there was a lot of talking about matches Roy had as manager at Sunderland that I felt was filler. I didn't care for this and felt it was not needed in such detail.
I finished the book and didn't hate it. I am neutral on it. I hoped for more.
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 wouldnt 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.