Footballers are not all bling, women and cars... - Rated 
I wrote a review for this in 2007, but I think I used some industrial language from the book itself and the review never got published!
Here we go again: I loved this book because I really felt I was sitting right next to Andy Mitten and my heroes from the 80s listening in and asking them questions. Mitten creates a cosy, almost "cuddly" atmosphere in his writing and asks the right questions at the right time. The whole book is so smooth and easy to read.
Difficult to choose a favourite chapter, but Clayton Blackmore's wise words about his father "I've not told him I love him yet" impressed me greatly from a man who I knew had a great right foot (and a nice suntan!) but I had thought was a Welsh scally. Clayton, I was wrong about you. Sorry.
Missing chapters? Remi Moses. I can guess Andy tried to contact him, but was "chubbed".
OK, let's see if Amazon can publish this review - no rude words this time!
Excellent! - Rated
Truly excellent! From the poignant story of Billy Garton to the swagger of 'Big Ron's' remembrances this paints a picture not only of a Manchester United that has disappeared but of a whole world of football that has gone too!
For all fans who were there and can remember the Ralph Milnes, Russell Beardsmores, and Peter Davenports of United in the 1980s. The trips to QPR, Luton, and Forest this is an absolute must read.
Fantastic again Andy!
It's what makes United special - Rated
As a match going red since the late sixties I cannot relate to modern day Manchester United.When the Glazers took over my season ticket went back and FC United became a new venture for me. Reading Andy's book made me realise just why I fell in love with the club.Players in those days were heroes not overpaid primadonnas like they are today and to get an insight into what it was all about for them gave me a pride I haven't had since that night in May 99.
Excellent book for any true red..well done Andy and keep the fanzine going strong
More essential than Rob Brady's book. - Rated
Those of you who know your history will recognise the authors name - sends a tingle down my spine everytime I open one of Andy's books, if I'm honest.
Crammed with fantastic memories from pre-Sky football, if you're like me and think football ain't like it was 15, 10, even 5 years ago, you'll love the irridescence and swagger of our reminiscing brylcreamed narrator. You can almost smell the sweaty burgers and imagine the first strains of 'Sally Cinnamon' playing over the tannoy as Remmer Moses walks out on the pitch at the theater.
Although these were barren, empty years for the club with only a smattering of domestic and European trophies, it transports you back to a better time for all true fans where the forecourt wasn't just a place the directors parked their BMW's.
In a word, SUBLIME.
A MUST read for EVERY supporter of Manchester United - Rated
Sadly there are a number of Manchester United fans (not really supporters) who actually DO think that Manchester United began in 1993. For me this book brings to light those barren years when, though we had some truly great players, we won relatively little.
I think the author has handled the subject brilliantly and it deserves to be read by every person who calls themselves a supporter of Manchester United.
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