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ONCE IN A BLUE MOON is the story of one man's never-ending affair with Manchester City. Be it playing, watching or managing, Steve 'Worthy' Worthington's life in football has never been easy. Having suffered an almost fatal road accident in the week before his ninth birthday, any aspirations for global stardom as a player were crushed beneath the wheels of a speeding Triumph Spitfire in 1971. As a spectator he fared no better. Over the years the Manchester City and England addicts have experienced many dissapointments - most of which he was there to see. As manager of his beloved Sunday League club Lee Athletic, success was a word used only on the odd occasion when he persuaded his team to turn up sober and in time for kick-off. But two things that have always kept him going were his love of the local 'Indie' music scene and an ability to find humour during the darkest of times. Join him in a vivid journey that takes you into the beating heart of 1960s and '70s working class Manchester: through five decades of football (and a bit of cricket), music and people, in the eyes and ears of an everyday bloke who turned constant failure into a triumph.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Homer had his Odyssey and Worthington has Once in a Blue Moon - a worthy journey and worth a read...
13 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
Once in a blue moon is about as often as I read football books that aren't about my beloved Derby County, however this book caught my eye and I am glad I chose to read it. No matter which football team you support (maybe except Manchester United - you might not like some of the references in this book) you will find something that connects you to the trials, tribulations, joy, excitement, depression, humour and down right crazy journey that the author has travelled during his time supporting Manchester City. Although this is predominately a book of one man's journey following his team the length and breadth of the country I challenge any true football fan to read this book and not say to themselves - `I've been there, I know what you mean!' This book beautifully captures what it is like supporting a team and how the highs and lows this support brings can shape and mould who you are.
This book also offers much to readers who just enjoy a good laugh. Once in a Blue Moon contains many stories that will have you laughing out loud and in some parts will also have you moved by the emotional ups and downs life can bring. I will not ruin the book for you by recounting some of the funny stories, my advice would be to buy a copy and find out for yourselves.
In addition to the football, this book also provides the reader with an insight into Manchester life from the 1970s to present day. As a newcomer to Greater Manchester I found it really interesting to discover what this great city was like during this period - clearly Manchester has changed a lot. Anyone who has lived through this period of change will also enjoy reminiscing with the author as he goes through the years.
In short I enjoyed this book and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who fancies a good read. Clearly this book jumps out to Manchester City fans but as a supporter of a different club originally from a different city I can say I enjoyed it too.
This book also offers much to readers who just enjoy a good laugh. Once in a Blue Moon contains many stories that will have you laughing out loud and in some parts will also have you moved by the emotional ups and downs life can bring. I will not ruin the book for you by recounting some of the funny stories, my advice would be to buy a copy and find out for yourselves.
In addition to the football, this book also provides the reader with an insight into Manchester life from the 1970s to present day. As a newcomer to Greater Manchester I found it really interesting to discover what this great city was like during this period - clearly Manchester has changed a lot. Anyone who has lived through this period of change will also enjoy reminiscing with the author as he goes through the years.
In short I enjoyed this book and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who fancies a good read. Clearly this book jumps out to Manchester City fans but as a supporter of a different club originally from a different city I can say I enjoyed it too.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A terrific book mixing the turmoils of life with... well, the turmoils of Manchester City! For a young city fan like myself it's fascinating to hear Steve's recollections of the greats like Sumerbee and Neil Young. A book that strikes a perfect balance in my opinion, open to anyone even non-football fans (don't be perturbed by the title) anyone would find it easy to enjoy this book.
Top notch stuff steve.
Top notch stuff steve.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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bought this book for my brother who is a city fan ,it is very funny and takes you back in time to when fans were fans and not like they are to day ,
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Straight In The Top Corner
A thoroughly entertaining read that will bring back a lot of fond emories for City fans of a certain age, as well as giving younger Citizens an insight into what we oldies have had... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Arturius
a must have book for any blues
after reading this book i came to the conclusion that ive just read my own lifestory about my love for city & hatred for the other lot. Read more
Published 3 months ago by marktheblue
It's one of those books that even football widows will pick up and...
This book is one of those that lives in the bathroom. We are from (near) Manchester and the saddo I'm married to is a life long Blue so this was a pretty obvious choice for me to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shelly Bobbs
Great book
A great read, whether or not one is a City fan or even a soccer fan. His recollections of life in Manchester in the 1960's and 1970's brought back so many memories.
Published 5 months ago by IS Haute Savoie
Great read, even though I am a girl and a Manchester United fan!
Great book, really easy to read and quite funny. I am sure this book will resonate with all football mad men. Really enjoyed it.
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. Susan Perrin
Once in a blue moon...........
......a book comes along that makes you smile and you just can't put down. It is an often used phrase regarding books: "I couldn't put it down" ranks alongside the other literary... Read more
Published 16 months ago by andy h
Mancunian warmth
It's said that everyone has got a book in them. Steve's debut is a humorous and honest account of life in south Manchester from the mid-60s. And going to the opera it ain't. Read more
Published 19 months ago by High Peaker
Once in a Blue Moon - Life, Love and Manchester City
Before settling down to read this book pour yourself your favourite tipple, as you will no doubt feel the urge to have a drink as the experiences of the author are told. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Paul
Superb MCFC book
Being a fanatic Blue I had read loads of books by City fans which were ok-ish but weren't much more than a diatribe of re-hashed scores with a few anecdotes chucked in here and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Arctic Rich
Tears of laughter !
There are too many "stato" type football books, this book breaks the mold, gives a real insight into the world of a normal football fan. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Paris Beaumont
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