The book, written by Quentin Cope and Sarita Collins, tells the story of his life, his childhood, his time in the army during World War 2. particular his time serving in Italy.
It also covers his time as a professional footballer, with 47 appearances with Fourth Division Rochdale, before he was promoted to the manager of Rochdale, a position he held for seven years from 1960 until 1967.
His career as a footballer and manager was far from easy. He suffered racial prejudice and scorn, yet he was able to time and time again prove the doubters to be in error as he garnered well-deserved sobriquets such as "The Teacher" and "Football's Master Spy."
He discovered and nurtured some football players who would become some of the greatest names in this modern history of football.
He had battles with the likes of Clough and Ferguson during his 44 days as the manager of Leeds United.
However he had close relationships with the real men of English football management, such as Don Revie and Ron "Big Ron" Atkinson.
And the remarkable thing? This book is the first time the story of Tony Collins has been told!
And as Tony is 90 year old, it's a very welcome publication!
It's published by the Book Guild in paperback at £9.99.
The book is written by Tony's daughter Sarita,with the assistance of Quentin Cope.
There is also a fulsome and heartfelt introduction by "Big Ron" Atkinson, himself.
This book will make an ideal Christmas present for the footie fan in your life. You can purchase it via the That's Books and Entertainment bookshop which you can access here:- https://goo.gl/nYxiYk.
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