🚨 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴:
There was a clause in the agreement between Manchester City and Lens regarding Khusanov.
The clause stipulates that if Khusanov plays (10) matches with City this season, the club will pay a bonus of 5 million euros to Lens.
Khosanov played 9 matches 👀🤯
Dedication and dignity, that was Tony Book, and talent as player, coach and manager. Book, who has passed away at 90, was the ultimate selfless, hard-working club servant. He was Mr Manchester City, a club legend, Honorary President and loved and respected by all.
Hailing from an Army background (his father served in Burma and he did National Service), Book understood the concept of duty – and hard work. He did an apprenticeship as a bricklayer and combined that with playing for Bath City. Malcolm Allison saw him, appreciated his ability and character, and proved vital in Book's career. He went to Toronto City with Allison (briefly), Plymouth Argyle and then Manchester City (for £17,000) in 1966 aged 32. Too old? No, just very experienced and very much a leader. “Skip” was involved with City for almost 60 years in a range of roles, all of which he performed with distinction.
He was a fine right-back, a model of consistency, in that wonderful side of Lee, Bell and Summerbee. He won the First Division title, FA Cup, Uefa Cup-Winners’ Cup and League Cup. He was City’s most successful captain until Vincent Kompany. Book was so good he was voted Footballer of the Year along with Dave Mackay of Derby County in 1969.
He shone as manager, too. From 1974 to 1979, Book produced a really entertaining side including Dennis Tueart, Asa Hartford and Peter Barnes, giving kids a chance, and winning the 1976 League Cup (with Tueart’s famous overhead kick). Book was so determined that the final with Newcastle United should be a great spectacle, that he even spoke to their manager Gordon Lee in advance about the importance of the two sides putting on a great show.
Eventually, Book was poorly treated by the chairman Peter Swales, who eased him out (and later admitted his mistake). Book loved the club, and the club needed him, so after a brief spell away he returned as an inspiring youth coach. Along with Glyn Pardoe, Book shaped City’s 1986 FA Youth Cup winners graced by the likes of Paul Lake, David White, Steve Redmond, Ian Brightwell and Andy Hinchcliffe. What a generation of talent.
Always willing to help out, Book was twice caretaker when asked to steady the ship. He was a joy and privilege to meet because he had such experience and wisdom, and because he embodied values like loyalty and humility. Tony Book will be much missed. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Walker imo is the best English RB ever & been an incredible servant of MCFC & the City of Manchester.
Be nice if we gave him the send off he deserves. Big banner. Training pitch with a mosaic & name a swingers club after him
Most Goals Since Pep Guardiola Arrived in the Premier League:
Man City - 1000
Liverpool - 797
Tottenham - 713
Arsenal - 706
Man Utd - 693
1000 Goals for Pep in 404 Games! 🔥🔥
Man City Honours
FirstDiv/Prem Lge x 8
FA Cup x 6
League Cup x 8
European Cup winners cup X 1
Charity Shield x 6
First FA Cup 1904
First league title 1937
First league cup 1970
Highest attendance 84,569
Vs Stoke City 1934
Apparently this club has no history, i see plenty