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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, to 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. Keane: Origins illuminates this largely unheralded period of Keane's career, as well as the off-field dramas that inevitably arose as a wider audience sat up and took note of a new footballing sensation.
About the author
Eoin O'Callaghan is an award-winning sportswriter and broadcaster. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Guardian, The Independent, The42 and The Irish Examiner while also serving as a football columnist for Yahoo Sports. As a TV host, reporter and commentator, he's worked with Fox Sports, BBC, RTE and Setanta Sports. He created, executive-produced and starred in Celtic Soul, a critically-acclaimed documentary which screened across 23 cities in 10 different countries and received a theatrical release in Ireland and the UK. Eoin covered of high-profile sports events, including World Cups, UEFA Champions League finals, Ryder Cups and Olympic Games.
Summary
Keane: Origins charts Keane's journey from an economically-ravaged Cork. 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.
