Read The Second Half Online
Authors: Roy Keane,Roddy Doyle
Against Millwall, 22 May 2004. It was the only time I’ve played in a Cup Final that I knew we were going to win. (John Peters/Manchester United/Getty)
We wore replicas of Jimmy Davis’s top when we were going up to collect the trophy and our medals. (Action/Darren Walsh)
Playing again for Ireland, against Romania – 27 May 2004. It was good to be back. (Reuters/Paul McErlane)
Rooney joined Man United in August 2004. When he walked into the dressing room, it lifted everybody. (John Peters/Manchester United/Getty)
I went on a new diet. Typical me, I went too far. I missed the game against Arsenal. I was well enough to go on as sub in the next league game, against Portsmouth – 30 October 2004. (Reuters/Kieran Doherty/ND Reyters/Action)
Arsenal v. Man United, 1 February 2005. The tunnel incident with Patrick Vieira was all part of the TV drama. I’d lost it; but I wasn’t zoning out. (Rex/Graham Chadwick/Daily Mail)
Southampton were relegated after we beat them 2–1 on 15 May 2005. There was a bit of tension after the game, a few Southampton fans hanging around. It seemed it was all right for them to abuse me but I wasn’t allowed to say anything back. (Paul Ellis/AP/PA)
Game against Liverpool, 18 September 2005. Gerrard’s tackle resulted in my broken foot. (John Peters/Manchester United/Getty)
Training with Carlos Queiroz, 2005. (John Peters/Manchester United/Getty)
Leaving Man United, November 2005. (Chris Coleman/Manchester United/Getty)
Signing for Celtic, 15 December 2005. (Ian Stewart/AFP/Getty)
First Old Firm match with Celtic, 12 February 2006. It lived up to all my expectations. (Jeff J. Mitchell/Getty)
Testimonial between United and Celtic at Old Trafford, 9 May 2006. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty)