Name: Anthony Keith "Tony" Book
Nickname: 'Skip'
Country:
EnglandClub: Manchester City
Shirt Number: 2
Position: ★SB, SW (optional)
Side: RF/RS
Age: 32-37 years (04/09/1934)
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Attack: 70
Defence: 81
Balance: 83
Stamina: 84
Top Speed: 84
Acceleration: 82
Response: 83
Agility: 75
Dribble Accuracy: 73
Dribble Speed: 75
Short Pass Accuracy: 75
Short Pass Speed: 78
Long Pass Accuracy: 78
Long Pass Speed: 75
Shot Accuracy: 62
Shot Power: 83
Shot Technique: 63
Free Kick Accuracy: 66
Curling: 74
Header: 75
Jump: 73
Technique: 75
Aggression: 76
Mentality: 88
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 84
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 7
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 8
Growth type: Late Peak
CARDS:
P07 – Early Cross
S07 – Man Marking
S08 – Slide Tackle
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Marking - Sliding
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
Anthony Keith Book (born 4 September 1934) has had one of the most remarkable careers of any professional footballer in the history of the game. By the time he was 28 years old he was still playing non-league at weekends whilst earning his living as a bricklayer during the week. At the age of 31, he joined First Division Manchester City, where he became captain.
In 1967, Book was named captain following the transfer of previous captain, and was henceforth nicknamed "Skip" by his teammates. Under Book's captaincy, Manchester City won four major trophies, making him the second-most decorated Manchester City captain of all-time. He plays mostly at right back position. He is quite fast for a fullback at his age, famous wingers of the day rarely chose to play against him 1-on-1 on his flank. He often joins the attack with overlapping runs, then distributing some decent lofted passes or tight low crosses creating chances for the likes Young, Lee, Summerbee or Bell.
Quote:
He was one of the quickest defenders around and Manchester United star George Best is quoted as listing Book as his most difficult opponent
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