Manchester City

Book made 315 appearances for the Citizens between 1966 and 1974 - the majority as captain - and chipped in with five goals as a right-back.

Affectionately known as 'Skip', he went on to lead Man 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 for the club.

That alone cemented his status as a club legend, but he further etched his name into Man City folklore when he later became manager for five successful years between 1974 and 1979, winning the League Cup at Wembley and finishing as runners-up in Division One during that period.

Book then became a key figure in Man City's youth setup and inspired the club to a first-ever FA Youth Cup triumph in 1986.

The Bath-born City icon was later named an Honorary President as well as holding down a role as Life President of City's Official Supporters Club, and he was a highly popular figure who regularly attended home matches at the Etihad Stadium.

Al Mubarak pays tribute to Man City icon Book

Man City have confirmed that Book passed away peacefully on Monday and leaves behind wife Sylvia, children Anthony and Tracey along with grandson Jake and Great Grandsons Ashley and Brody.

A statement from Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak read: "For nearly sixty years Tony helped to shape Manchester City.

"Not just in what he contributed as a player, captain and manager, but in the way he conducted himself. His hopes and ambitions for his club were matched only by his incredible humility regarding his own significant achievements.

"He will forever be remembered by our supporters as a man who helped to lay the foundations upon which unprecedented success could be built. A player and leader whose outstanding abilities not only helped return us to the peak of English football, but also delivered our first ever European honour.

"Tony's devotion to his club meant he was still fulfilling club duties earlier this season. I will miss seeing him at our games enormously, and witnessing first-hand the regard in which he is held by every generation of the City family."

Pep Guardiola's Man City are expected to mourn the passing of Book before tonight's Premier League match against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, and also prior to their next home match at the Etihad against Chelsea on January 25.

Written by

Oliver Thomas