Book won trophies as player and manager at CityHis other clubs as a defender included Plymouth
The former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died at the age of 90. Book, whose honours as a City player included a First Division title in 1968 and an FA Cup a year later, also played for clubs including Plymouth.
City said in a statement: “It is with huge sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book, aged 90. A true club legend in every sense of the word, Tony made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals.”
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