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BREAKING NEWSTony Book dead at 90: Man City lead tributes to title and FA Cup winning captain and club legend

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Manchester City have announced the death of their former club captain Tony Book at the age of 90.

In a tribute, the Premier League club hailed Book as one of their all-time greats, having captained the club to a golden era of success.

'It is with huge sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book, aged 90,' a Man City statement read.

'A true Club legend in every sense of the word, Tony made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals.