The Book
A Manchester United legend. An Irish sporting icon.
But how did Roy Keane find his way to footballing immortality?
In the late 1980s a pint-sized teenager was making his mark at Rockmount AFC,but no one predicted that he would go on to become one of the most famous players in the world. This is the story of Roy Keane’s rise to greatness, from those early days in Cork, and with Cobh Ramblers, through his stint on a government-funded FÁS course and culminating with his time at Nottingham Forest under the charismatic, but eccentric Brian Clough, who recognised something great in his new Irish acquisition. Simultaneously, Keane was also trying to break into a Republic of Ireland set-up that seemed determined to ignore his talent.
With contributions from former team-mates, coaches and those who knew him best, Keane: Origins examines a largely over-looked, under-appreciated and unheralded time in the legendary midfielder's career that set him on the path to immortality.
Praise for Keane: Origins
‘Superb. Of all the words written on Roy Keane, this book goes further than anything before. Brilliant, fascinating insight into a man who intrigues us all’
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic
‘You might think you know the Roy Keane story but here is the definitive work. In an enthralling narrative, O’Callaghan has pieced together the formative years of a legend.’
Dave Hannigan, The Irish Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Amazon
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Good Reads
