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Book, Tony; Clayton, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184018812X ISBN 13: 9781840188127

Publisher: Mainstream Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Born in 1934, Tony Book spent his childhood in India playing barefoot soccer in the streets with the local kids. From there he returned as a young man to Bath, where he played for a local miner's side before following his father into the Army. After a short period in service, Book became a bricklayer and played for various local sides before joining his home-town team of Bath City. It was there that he first met manager Malcolm Allison—a figure who was to play an influential part in Book's later career. In 1964, Book was transferred to league club Plymouth Argyle, where he played for two years before former boss Allison, by then co-manager at Manchester City, convinced his partner Joe Mercer to take a chance on the full-back. The risk paid off as Book went on to captain the team throughout their most successful period, during which they won every domestic trophy, as well as the European Cup-Winners' Cup.

About this title

About the Author

Tony Book played for Manchester City between 1966 and 1974, before progressing to a managerial role at the club from 1974 to 1979. He is now Honorary President at the club and still lives in Manchester. David Clayton is the editor of the Manchester City Magazine, the club's official publication, and also writes for Manchester Evening News and The Guardian. He is the author of Everything Under the Blue Moon: The Manchester City Encyclopaedia and The Little Book of Manchester City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184018812X
• ISBN 13: 9781840188127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208