Blue blood : the Mike Doyle story

From the glorious past to the present day, "Blue Blood - The Mike Doyle Story" is the explosive autobiography of one of Manchester City's most famous sons.

From his humble beginnings on the Maine Road groundstaff, the halcyon days under Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison right up to the last days of his career at Rochdale, Doyle reveals all about his days as one of England's most respected footballers.

But it is perhaps his days since hanging his boots up that will shock the reader most as Doyle lifts the lid on an amazing rollercoaster ride from the edge of oblivion to successful businessman.

A story for all Manchester City supporters and for anyone with a love of football, Blue Blood is a story that will grip the reader from start to finish.

If ever there was a footballer whose blood ran blue it was Mike Doyle.

With 558 appearances for Manchester City spanning an incredible sixteen years, Doyle is a legendary figure amongst the City fans who idolised the tough defender throughout his career and beyond.Along with Tommy Booth, he has played in more cup finals for the Blues than any other player and was a vital member of the team that swept all before them under during the Mercer/Allison era.

Famed for his aversion to Manchester United, Doyle won several England caps and also played for Stoke City, Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale before retiring in 1983.

This explosive, forthright man hasn't spoken about his life after football to anybody - until now.