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In the autobiography of a Manchester City and England Legend, this former soccer mid-fielder opens up about his childhood and his life in the glory years. He singles out his greatest opponents, and compares the modern game with the era he dominated.
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About the Author
Colin Bell played for Manchester City between 1966 and 1979, during which time he made just under 500 appearances and scored 152 goals. Ian Cheeseman is a reporter for BBC GMR and has been a Manchester City fan all his life. He is 45 years old and is married with two children.
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"Written in much the same way Bell played the game - effectively but with great humility" * The Times * "A likeable trawl through the life of the great Manchester City midfielder" * Daily Telegraph * "Because he hasn't hawked his ancestors around the after-dinner circuit for three decades, the book contains many fresh tales" * FourFourTwo * "'Candid and entertaining'" * Programme Monthly *
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