Niall Quinn : The Autobiography

by Niall Quinn

When Niall Quinn learned he was going to the 2002 World Cup with Ireland, it seemed the perfect climax to his international career. Yet even before the competition had started, Quinn was caught up in the most emotionally draining events of his career, as Ireland's World Cup campaign was rocked by Roy Keane's sudden departure. All his efforts at mediation failed, leaving him exhausted. As he worked to find a solution, Quinn looked back on his life and career, and saw echoes of his current situation. In this fascinating autobiography, updated for this edition, he recalls the all-night drinking sessions with Tony Adams and Paul Merson, the gambling, the good times and the bad. It is a remarkable story, brilliantly told.

Genres: Football, Sports, Nonfiction, Autobiography, Biography

Paperback

First published October 7, 2002

Reviews

[Jungian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much about Roy Keane not enough about Niall Quinn.

[John Newcomb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting approach to the biography. Niall's history is interspersed with a sort of diary of Ireland's 2002 World Cup final. It is quite clever. Niall is definately one of the good guys who puts his life and that of a professional footballer firmly into context.

[Steve Marley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really honest assessment of life as a footballer from a truly decent pro.

[Simon Burdus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting reading it in 2024 and seeing how relationships have changed since publication. Good read overall if a little Roy Keane heavy.

[Ronan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best Irish football autobiography I've read. Deals heavily with World Cup 2002 and Saipan, but it's the match details and Quinn looking back on his career that really stand out. Excellent.

[Peter Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

having always had a deep respect for this man, and when i read this in 2002, ireland had just had there falling out during the world cup of the same year so i first decided to get niall quinn's perspective of what really happened that summer, along with other things the book was very enjoyable

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad as sports biography's go.

[Andy Ryall · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Massive Sunderland Legend. I couldn't put this book down.