We Need to Talk About Roy – The Keaneification of Modern Ireland

We Need to Talk About Roy – The Keaneification of Modern IrelandNo Irish sportsperson has had more written and said about him. None has had more of substance to say for himself. Across nearly four tumultuous decades, from callow teen prospect to grey bearded influencer, Roy Keane has transcended sport, redefined the parameters of fame, and captivated the nation. Our hopes, dreams and sometimes our despair have been wrapped up in him, his exploits and outbursts. Oscillating between national treasure and national

Garry Thompson burst onto the footballing scene at a time when Britain's pioneering black footballers had to fight against some appalling racial abuse from the terraces

How he helped create and lead one of the greatest club sides of all time at Spurs

The inside track on climbing the football pyramid as a non-leaguer

Which goalkeeper was so good that one opponent considered scoring against him akin to "winning a trophy"

such as the famous 'Black Power salute' protest at the 1968 Olympics

Size: 163mm x 241mm – 228 pages

this is the definitive account of South America's enduring love affair with the World Cup

but two European titles in 1983 made them a household name throughout the continent

Size: 212mm x 268mm – 98 pages

a talented goalkeeper who took over from Joe Corrigan at Manchester City

each shirt tells a unique tale

this book pays homage to club and international sides who captivated