Description
The story of the most exciting time in Manchester City's history, seen through the eyes of a sportswriter who was just embarking on what would turn out to be a thrilling career.
About the Author
James Lawton first started covering top-flight football as a 19-year-old for the Daily Telegraph in 1963 and after a seven-year stint in North America, went on to become chief sports writer of the Daily Express and the Independent, with whom he was three times voted sportswriter of the year and was also awarded the sports columnist and sports feature writer of the year titles. He has written 12 books, including an award-winning collaboration with Sir Bobby Charlton on his two volumes of autobiography.
Reviews
A beautifully written, nostalgic journey ... Lawton visits all living participants, but he breaks the good reporter's rule by including his own reflections. They make it all the richer * Sunday Times *
Excellent ... Forever Boys is necessary reading for City fans * The (Glasgow) Herald *
This golden era is beautifully captured in James Lawton's Forever Boys * Choice Magazine *
It is a bitter-sweet account of life then and now, a beautifully-crafted and evocative recollection of the original City 'Super Team' * The Sun *
This is a great book for a lot of reasons. Simply put, it is some of the finest sportswriting to be seen in 2015. It is an obvious choice for Man City fans or anyone that loves the English game or the city of Manchester. It's also a great piece of nostalgia, a great opportunity to hear living legends talk about their journey in the beautiful game. It's a magical and unique experience, one that is an enjoyable from cover to cover. * International Soccer Network *
A wonderfully evocative book * Backpass *
It's a beautiful story lovingly told by a great writer who still holds City close to his heart. I can't recommend it highly enough. -- Kevin Cummins * Manchester City programme *
Spellbinding * Irish Examiner *
a fascinating portrait of - and tribute to - the men who did so much for the club * When Saturday Comes *
Football romantics, particularly those with ties in Manchester and Nottingham, will lap up the nostalgia of Forever Boys * The Independent on Sunday *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472912428
Author James Lawton
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Wisden
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 286g