Product Description
Gentleman John details the life and career of Johnny Carey - a TRUE legend for Manchester United and Ireland. In the post-war era, he was without doubt one of the greatest players in the world, an outstanding captain, and then a highly successful manager. Using contemporary reports, family archives, and Johnny’s own words, the book describes Johnny’s:
• Early life in Ireland & his transfer to Manchester United for just £200
• Contribution to the war effort and war time football
• Extraordinary playing career – starting in nine different positions, including goalkeeper!
• Captaincy of Manchester United to FA Cup and League Title victories
• Naming as Player of the Year and Captain of the Rest of Europe.
• Management of four top flight football clubs
• Extensive playing & management career with Ireland
Throughout a full career in the game, Johnny Carey made no enemies and won countless admirers, richly deserving the name: ‘Gentleman John’.
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Gentleman John: The biography of Johnny Carey. Manchester United and Ireland Legend
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