Maine Man by David Clayton

Maine Man by David Clayton

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.

'When Tony Book says "I've got a story to tell", he isn't kiddingbook's rise to fame is the stuff of legend' - Manchester City Life
'A valuable insight into significant years in Manchester City's recent history' - Programme Monthly
'A gripping yarn' - Metro

Tony Book is now honorary president at Manchester City Football Club and still lives in Manchester.

David Clayton is the editor of the Manchester City Magazine, the club's official publication. He also writes for the Manchester Evening News and has contributed to The Guardian. He lives in Manchester.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781845960391
ISBN 10	1845960394
Title	Maine Man
Author	David Clayton
Series	Mainstream Sport Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published	2005-09-08
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.