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George Best & Me    by Malcolm Wagner
Price: $6.95 USD. 110130 words. Published by Empire Publications  on November 11, 2010. .

Manchester in the late 1960s and early 1970s revolved around the exploits of one man - George Best. At his side throughout this exciting period was his best friend and confidante Malcolm Wagner (or Waggy as he is universally known). Now for the first time Waggy sets the record straight on George’s exploits during a period when he was the most recognisable face in the world.
Bobby Murdoch, Different Class    by David Potter
Price: $5.95 USD. 86780 words. Published by Empire Publications  on December 9, 2010. .

The rise of Celtic's Bobby Murdoch mirrored his club's emergence in the Sixties. With Murdoch in midfield, the Hoops became one of the most formidable teams in British football history - winning an unprecedented 9 Scottish titles in a row, 5 Scottish Cups, 5 Scottish League Cups to add to their immortal triumph in Lisbon in 1967.
Manchester United - 19    by Harry Harris
Price: $6.95 USD. 83060 words. Published by Empire Publications  on October 26, 2011. .

This season United finally knocked Liverpool off their perch. Following an endless supply of trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson, none meant more to United’s global legion of fans than their 19th league title - simply because it finally put Liverpool in their place.
The Lost Dog that saved Manchester United    by Don Hale
Price: $1.00 USD. 1520 words. Published on November 23, 2011. .

This is the incredible story of how Manchester United were saved from bankruptcy in 1902 by the exploits of a dog. Playing originally as Newton Heath Loco, the club were very successful on the field, and yet were struggling financially until a lost dog quite unintentionally determined to play a 'lead' role in helping to fund the club and develop a move to Old Trafford.
A Tale of Two Cities: Manchester & Madrid 1957-1968    by John Ludden
Price: $4.99 USD. 77930 words. Published by Empire Publications  on December 16, 2011. .

This is the tale of two cities divided by football and united by tragedy. In the wake of the Munich Air disaster Real Madrid, more than any other football club, aided Manchester United's rehabilitation culminating in their triumph in the 1968 European Cup final.
Where Are They Now? - Manchester United FC    by Andy Pringle
Price: $2.99 USD. 57650 words. Published on December 27, 2011. .

Have you ever wondered what happened to all those players that you have seen come and go over the years? The Manchester United edition of 'Where Are They Now?' features over 450 stories (and lots of recent photographs) of fame, fortune, bankruptcy, and everything in between. Relive memories of all your favourite stars of yesteryear in this fascinating insight into life after Man United.
Are you a City in Disguise?    by Michael Papoui
Price: $1.99 USD. 167360 words. Published on January 28, 2012. .

You lose your job – you lose your mum – your team loses, again, and then to make it worse you lose your life! For most of us that would be it – but not for Gary May, he had to win at something? ‘A Fan of his own Decade!’ but he finds himself in another...
Football Crazy: Part one    by Craig Daley
Price: $0.99 USD. 180 words. Published on May 24, 2012. .

The Theatre of Nightmares on the Road to Insanity is a full colour 34 page horror and football comic and the third in the Surreal Murder Mystery Series. It follows Sheffield United's FA Cup run with games against Man Utd, Spurs and the Owls that are covered in the comic. This is macabre humour, 'Roy of the Rovers' meets C.S.I in the Twilight Zone. Have a fun read and please do have nightmare
Mancini: Diary of a Champion    by Harry Harris
Price: $5.99 USD. 163620 words. Published by Empire Publications  on May 30, 2012. .

This is the incredible inside story of Manchester City’s first title in 44 years and perhaps the most remarkable football season of all-time, written from the point of view of the man in the eye of the storm - City manager Roberto Mancini.
Glory Nights: From Wankdorf to Wembley    by Mel Gomes
Price: $6.42 USD. 54750 words. Published on May 31, 2012. .

Tottenham Hotspur returned to play in the European Cup for the first time in 49 seasons in 2010/11. Mel Gomes followed them over land and sea on their journey, staying on the Champions League Gravy Train for one of the epic series of Clasicos as Barcelona played Real Madrid four times in sixteen days, and then onto Barca's Final against Manchester United at Wembley. This books tells that story.