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Andy Hampson

Man City greats pay tribute to title-winner Tony Book after his death aged 90

Former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died at the age of 90 (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

Mike Summerbee has paid tribute to “one of the best defenders” in Manchester City’s history – and George Best’s “most difficult opponent” – following the death of former captain and manager Tony Book.

The Premier League club announced on Tuesday that Book, skipper for four major trophy successes in the late 1960s and early 70s as well as a League Cup-winning boss, had died at the age of 90.

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