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There wasn't much to cheer about for Manchester City fans during the mid-1980s. With the club's coffers empty following a disastrous series of signings at the start of the decade, City seemed in decline as attendances dwindled and interest waned. The only relief from the gloom came in the form of a talented crop of youngsters that arrived at the club from 1983 onwards. Fourteen teenagers who would go on to accomplish something supporters had waited 33 years to achieve. Producing one's own players has always been an emblem of pride for football supporters. Established in 1953, the FA Youth Cup has always been the litmus test of a club's youth policy. Until 1986 Manchester City had reached the final twice but actually winning the trophy had proved to be a step too far. Teenage Kicks is the story of how 'The Class of 1986' won the prestigious trophy for the first time in the club's history and using both exclusive and archive interviews, it describes how the team came together and details what became of each of the fourteen teenagers from that point onwards.

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Phill Gatenby and Andrew Waldon have written a book that brings long-forgotten memories flooding back and is incredibly emotional. Obviously, the tragic story of John Bookbinder will have you reaching for the tissues, but there are other moments that had me welling up. Some players had their dreams cruelly ended by City, including John, while no matter how many times I read about Paul Lake's experiences, it always has me holding back the tears. Phill and Andrew tracked down all the City players involved in the Youth Cup triumph. And the book covers all the years in City's history in which these players were involved. This is a must for any City fan, but it should also appeal to anyone with an interest in the beautiful although sometimes ugly game. - 2013 Jewish Telegraph

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Phil Gatenby first began writing for the Manchester City fanzine 'Blue Print' in 1988 and then his own City fanzine 'This Charming Fan' in 1993. After contributing to various other books and magazines, he wrote Morrissey's Manchester -- the guide to the city's Smiths & Morrissey landmarks in 2002 - and a London edition, Panic On The Streets, in 2007. In 2008 he ghost wrote Sully: The Football Thug Who didn't Give A F**k and the follow up in 2010, Sully: Grafting For England. Andrew Waldon is a veteran Manchester City supporter, who has seen his favourite club play at over 180 different grounds. A regular contributor to the offi cial Manchester City programme and Offi cial City Handbook he has also contributed to fanzines King of the Kippax and City Til I Cry. Following retirement from his 'day job', Andrew has written several books on the club, most recently My Eyes Have Seen The Glory and Manchester City in Europe with more publications for release before the end of the year. Andrew also runs a website about the Reserve and Academy sides of City - www.mcfcreservesandacademy.co.uk

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