City v Chelsea: Tony Book tribute in our matchday programme | OneFootball

Tony Book's life and career at Manchester City is celebrated on the cover of our matchday programme for today's Premier League clash with Chelsea.

A true Club legend in every sense of the word, Book made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals.

Appointed captain in 1967, Tony – or ‘Skip’ as he was affectionately and universally known – went on to lead City to one First Division title, one FA Cup, one League Cup, one European Cup Winners’ Cup and one Charity Shield across what was a golden era of success.

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He then further emphasised his unique place in City folklore by embarking on what was to prove a hugely successful spell as manager between 1974 and 1979.

The highlight of his time in charge came in 1976 when Tony led City to League Cup glory at Wembley, with Skip also guiding City to runners-up position in Division One in the 1976/77 campaign.

His enormous impact at the Club was further illustrated in the following decade when, by then serving as youth coach, he helped inspire City to a first-ever FA Youth Cup triumph in 1986.

Our cover sees Book in his multiple guises at City - player, manager plus Honorary President and lifelong fan.

Mike Summerbee's Buzzer column this week is a touching recount of his friendship with Skip as well as fellow former City men Bobby Kennedy and Denis Law, who have also passed away this month.

Kennedy and Law are also remembered for their incredible contributions to Manchester City in this edition.

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Away from dedications to former heroes, we have the usual favourites like Pep Guardiola’s manager notes, Alistair Mann's regular column and a focus on the visitors, managed by former City coach Enzo Maresca.

There’s also a focus on what’s happening across our other teams - Gareth Taylor's women's side, Ben Wilkinson's EDS and Oliver Reiss' Under-18s.

Make sure you get your hands on the official matchday programme, which costs £4, because it really is the perfect way to get you in the mood for the big game.

As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can also order it online.