Walkbustaxi
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Biographies/ Autobiographies especially sporting ones can get a bit samey after you've read a few but as with the OP I'll read anything to do with City.salfordpaul said:
Psycho: Stuart Pearce. The version I've got ends before he came to City but is still a good read. Don't know if it's been updated since?
Niall Quinn: The Autobiography. Not a great deal about City but what's in there is decent, like the origin of the disco pants and Alan Balls management masterclass.
Blue Blood: The Mike Doyle Story. Our most successful player and also known for his hatred of Utd. This book is from 2003 and Doyle doesn't hold back on anything. Particularly Rodney Marsh.
Maine Man: The Tony Book Story. I think this is a must read for City fans simply because of his achievements and service to the club in so many capacities.
Colin Bell: Reluctant Hero. As above.
Kicked into Touch: Fred Eyre. I know he never played a game for the first team but still a cracking book.
Feed the Goat: The Shaun Goater Story. Alright. You can see why Shaun won us all over, he's a gentleman. The only time he gets lets his emotions how/ get angry is with Keegan.
Mike Summerbee: The Autobiography. His growing up, the swinging 60's and of course the football are the highlights of a good book.
I Was Born a Loose Cannon: Rodney Marsh. Bit like the Quinn book in that he was only at City for a short time. Typically forthright if nothing else.
Trautmann's journey from Hitler Youth to FA Cup legend Hardly anything on City but if you like books about WW2 you'll like this. His family life is interesting too.
Once in a Blue Moon: Steve Worthington. An autobiography of a fan. I thought WTF? when this was given to me as a present but a surprisingly good book.
My Football Journey: Dennis Tueart. Bit up his own arse IMHO but it gets really interesting during his time as a director at City.
I'm Not Really Here: Paul Lake. Loved this book. Great snapshot from behind the scenes in the 80's and 90's as well as being an honest and emotional memoir.
The good, the mad and the ugly: The Andy Morrison story. Genuinely shocking and funny in equal measures. Deserves a wider audience.
Not read the other Trautmann one, Joe Mercer: Football with a smile, Catch a falling star Neil Young, Allison, Joe Royle, Joe Corrigan etc.<br /><br />-- Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:10 am --<br /><br />Also didn't know about The Striker's Fear of the Open Goal till this thread. Will buy on Kindle this week £3.31.
Us and Them: Manchester City Versus... Every Other Club. Any Reviews? Gonna buy it regardless as it seems to be hard to get hold of.
Finally can't wait for Manchester - the City Years. Hopefully will be my Christmas present this year.