David Beckham some lessons before his proposed book.
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David Beckham some lessons before his proposed book.
"I think Roy Keane's problems have probably sent a message out," said
McGuire.
"David Beckham has his own advisors and they are one of the top
management companies. He has so much going on commercially and I am
sure they will give him the protection he needs.
"I'm sure, in this instance, in light of what seems to be happening with Roy,
they will be very mindful."
And on the should they write a book or shouldn't they debate:
"Football is the flavour and David Beckham is adored by thousands of children
and adults who will be very, very interested," he said.
"There is nothing wrong with players maximising opportunities off the field so
long as it's done in a way that is presentable, sends the right message and
doesn't have anything contentious and brings the game into disrepute."
"There is always a danger when any aspect of what somebody says is put in
without the whole picture. It is the same in interviews and when quoted," he
said.
A HarperCollins spokesman has said that they are not obliged to show a copy
of the transcript to Manchester United, though the club have been informed
the book is to be written. So will it be as controversial as Roy's then?
"We have had discussions with David about what will be in it," said
spokesman Suxanna Frayn.
"It is agreed it will be his autobiography. It will be over 100,000 words, very in-
depth, looking back over his childhood through to the current season.
"It will be not just his career but his personal life, with the birth of his second
child in a couple of weeks.
"He is a different style of person to Roy Keane and I expect it will be in his
own style."