- Hardcover
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; 1st Edition edition (3 Aug 2000)
- ISBN-10: 0747270341
- ISBN-13: 978-0747270348
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Read this book and see why we've got Curly Watts as a celebrity fan.
Trace your way through the massive archives of city's history and discover all about our continental laser blue kappa kit, how we had the widest pitch, the tallest floodlights, the future England captain (till his cruciate went), how we managed a massive transfer coup by signing Spencer Prior on deadline day, how we took a quarter of a million to Ewood Park, those electric European away nights at Cardiff and Wrexham, the unforgettable Shamrock Trophy victory in '92, the heartbreak of being turned down by Geoff Thomas, the installation of the first ever undersoil heating to run on Econony-seven, that huge dance by David Pleat on our massive pitch, how Steve Lomas time-wasted to ensure relegation, our 17 managers in 20 years, the derby match with Macclesfield, our best ever player who went on to even bigger things warming the bench at Ajax, how despite a gypsy curse the Kippax came to serve the best pint of bitter in the League, etc., etc.
And if you delve into the very distant past of over 25 years ago you'll see pictures of our famous '3 Gold Stars' - Lee, Bell, and Summerbee - who began the process of turning Manchester into Milan all those decades ago and are now remembered by the 3 Gold Stars on the new club badge (Juventus only have 2 Gold Stars - massive).
I could go on and on, in fact I'm sure there's a song in there somewhere.
But for now I'll just recommend all city fans to get this hugely impressive book so they'll have something to read on the way back from Rotherham on a wet Tuesday night.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
the enormity of this club is unmeasurable! This book brought back fond memories such as Uwe Rosler's grandad bombing Old Trafford, cITY conquering europe in 1969, the 5-1 then more recently the 3-1 massacre!
Quotes from Noel Gallagher "we have the best fans in the world", Peter the "ex Munich" Schmeichel "What wonderful supporters", Curly Watts "The playoff comeback was far superior to United's lucky come back in the Champions League final!", and of course Kevin Keegan "I'd luv it if we beat 'em to the title, luv it!", "this is a magnificant stadium", "we're a top 6 side", "Anelka is better than Ruud" and many more rib ticklers from the Jibberer
Includes some bad times as well:
Weah come and he wanna go home
Curly hit the bottle
28 years
etc.
A must read for all serious blues!
MASSIVE
28 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Big clubs deserve big books about them, and this massive book fits the bill massively. Moss Side's finest are done proud here, city fans will go bananas (inflatable, of course) when they recall their clubs finest moments. The 5-1 win against the Rags; the goal thriller against Stretford Rangers in September 1989; and naturally, their most recent win against Manchester United. They are all in here. Fortunately 0-5 reverses at Old Trafford are air-brushed out.
Readers will learn that city once had the widest pitch in the league, the tallest floodlights in the country, and that the hot-dog stands have salt and pepper available. Oh yes, and all their fans come from Manchester.
Anecdotes from celebrity city fans such as Curly Watts, Eddie Large and Bernard Manning illuminate this script by telling the reader how much they dislike the Trafford Town (yawn).
This book is a must for all those with a passionate interest in "The only football club to come from Manchester"
Most Recent Customer Reviews
TO THINK THEY CALL US BITTER!
JUST READ THESE SO CALLED REVIEWS ON A PERFECTLY GOOD BOOK TO FIND OUT HOW SAD & OBSESSED WITH CITY "NITED" FANS REALLY ARE!
& TO THINK THEY CALL US BITTER?
& TO THINK THEY CALL US BITTER?
Published on 25 Oct 2008 by Mr. J. G. Buchan
I luv it.
This book is of massive importance to all city fans. I like the advice on how to look thru windows and bang on doors, the recipe for turkey on a plate is outstanding. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2004 by S Retfordend
Massively essential reading
This is an absolute must for all Bertie Magoos from Moss Dive and even as far as Stockport.
Try and forget the darkness of the shadow cast by the rags which all bitters... Read more
Published on 31 July 2001
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