On this day (2nd August) in 1981 the Sunday Mirror published an interview with Peter Barnes saying he would return to Manchester City if he could. The player was at WBA and, following Ron Atkinson’s move to Manchester United, it looked like Peter was to move from the Hawthorns.m
Both City and Leeds United seemed interested. This article from 1981 talked of Barnes’ final days at Maine Road two years earlier. Of course this time is extensively covered in my new book The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography which is now available direct from most bookshops. If yours doesn’t stock it then let them know they can get hold of it from their usual supplier or direct from me.
For those who use online retailers and prefer to use Amazon here’s their link:
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography is currently being printed and is anticipated to be available from July 1st 2021. If you haven’t managed to order it yet you can do so now and, if ordered before July 1st, your copy will be signed by Peter and myself and posted before it appears in the shops.
This 372 page, colour paperback book is £16.95 (including UK postage).
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Copies ordered by July 1st will be despatched BEFORE the book appears in any shops. Certain online retailers are advertising the book but, so far, none of these have actually ordered a supply. You can get yours before they do by ordering below (non UK see further down this page):
Here are the contents pages:
This long awaited authorised biography, written by Gary James with the memories and stories of Peter’s career throughout, tells the story of Peter’s life from his childhood in Manchester and Wrexham through to the modern day. With particular focus on his footballing career with Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Real Betis, Coventry City, Manchester United, Tampa Bay Rowdies and, of course, England.
Those living in the European Union can now order the book for £28 including postage to an address within the EU and those in the USA for £40 including postage to the States. If you’re in Malaysia it’s £35. Sadly, we have no control over those additional postage costs (we have used the Royal Mail international standard rate).
Outside the UK, EU, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and USA please contact for confirmation of postage costs.
Here’s the order button:
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If you run a book shop and would like to know more about the book please email: accounts@manchesterfootball.org
The ISBN is 978-1-9168852-0-2 and stocks should be available for book shops after it has been distributed to all subscribers and others who have ordered it here. This is anticipated to be in early July 2021.
You can listen to Peter in conversation with myself about the book here:
The opportunity to subscribe to The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography has now passed. However, you can still order the book before publication and your copy will be signed by both Peter and myself.
This is the only way to guarantee your copy of book.
Publication is anticipated to be June 30 and copies will be despatched in July BEFORE the book appears in any shops. Certain online retailers are advertising the book but, so far, none of these have actually ordered a supply. You can get yours before they do by ordering below (non UK see further down this page):
United Kingdom
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer UNITED KINGDOM
Order today for £16.95 (incl UK Postage and Packaging).
£16.95
The ONLY way to guarantee your copy is from this site by using the order button above or those for non-UK below.
This long awaited authorised biography, written by Gary James with the memories and stories of Peter’s career throughout, tells the story of Peter’s life from his childhood in Manchester and Wrexham through to the modern day. With particular focus on his footballing career with Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Real Betis, Coventry City, Manchester United, Tampa Bay Rowdies and, of course, England.
There are quotes from people connected with Peter throughout his career plus archive material too.
Pre-publication you can order the 360+ page, colour paperback book for £16.95 (including UK postage). Those living in the European Union can now order the book for £28 including postage to an address within the EU and those in the USA for £40 including postage to the States. If you’re in Malaysia it’s £35. Sadly, we have no control over those additional postage costs (we have used the Royal Mail international standard rate).
Outside the UK, EU, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and USA please contact for confirmation of postage costs.
Here’s the order button:
European Union
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer EUROPEAN UNION
Order today for £28 (incl postage and packaging within the EU).
£28.00
United States of America
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer USA
Order today for £40 (incl postage and packaging to the United States).
£40.00
Malaysia
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer MALAYSIA
Order today for £35 (incl postage and packaging to Malaysia).
£35.00
Australia and New Zealand
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Order today for £38.95 (incl postage and packaging to Australia or New Zealand).
£38.95
If you run a book shop and would like to know more about the book please email: accounts@manchesterfootball.org
The ISBN is 978-1-9168852-0-2 and stocks should be available for book shops after it has been distributed to all subscribers and others who have ordered it here. This is anticipated to be in early July 2021.
You can listen to Peter in conversation with myself about the book here:
Thanks to all those who have subscribed to Peter Barnes: The Authorised Biography (especially 250 Scandinavian Manchester City fans who have ordered the book!) It really is appreciated.
Emails have started to go to all subscribers to confirm details for the book (these should all be sent by May 20th). There is still time to order the book and get your name printed in it for anyone who hasn’t managed that yet.
Subscribers will receive signed copies (signed by both Peter Barnes and myself) of the book posted out before it appears in any shop AND will get their names printed in the special subscriber section of the book.
This is the only way to guarantee your copy of the book. All subscriber orders must be made by May 20th.
This long awaited authorised biography, written by Gary James with the memories and stories of Peter’s career throughout, tells the story of Peter’s life from his childhood in Manchester and Wrexham through to the modern day. With particular focus on his footballing career with Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Real Betis, Coventry City, Manchester United, Tampa Bay Rowdies and, of course, England.
There are quotes from people connected with Peter throughout his career plus archive material too.
Pre-publication you can order the 350+ page, colour paperback book for £16.95 (including UK postage) and have your name printed in it (or if being bought as a gift the name of another person). Those living in the European Union can now order the book for £28 including postage to an address within the EU and those in the USA for £40 including postage to the States. If you’re in Malaysia it’s £35. Sadly, we have no control over those additional postage costs (we have used the Royal Mail international standard rate).
Outside the UK, EU, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and USA please contact for confirmation of postage costs.
The ONLY way to order your copy and get your name printed in the book is from this site by using the order button below.
The book is expected to be published in June 2021 and all this subscriber offer will be available until May 15, 2021 (orders received after that date cannot be guaranteed to have names printed in the book, so order as early as possible).
Here’s the order button (before publication those who have subscribed to the book will be emailed to ask which name is to be printed in the book, so please make sure you include an email address, in addition to postage details, when asked at time of ordering):
United Kingdom
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer UNITED KINGDOM
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £16.95 (incl UK Postage and Packaging).
£16.95
European Union
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer EUROPEAN UNION
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £28 (incl postage and packaging within the EU).
£28.00
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The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer USA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £40 (incl postage and packaging to the United States).
£40.00
Malaysia
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer MALAYSIA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £35 (incl postage and packaging to Malaysia).
£35.00
Australia and New Zealand
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £38.95 (incl postage and packaging to Australia or New Zealand).
£38.95
If you run a book shop and would like to know more about the book please email: accounts@manchesterfootball.org
The ISBN is 978-1-9168852-0-2 and stocks should be available for book shops after it has been distributed to all subscribers. This is anticipated to be by the end of June 2021.
You can listen to Peter in conversation with myself about the book here:
I managed to catch up with Peter a few weeks ago to talk about his biography. Here’s a brief recording of us discussing the book:
You can subscribe to this 350+ page authorised biography of Peter Barnes, which will be published in June. Subscribers will receive signed copies (signed by both Peter Barnes and myself) of the book posted out before it appears in any shop AND will get their names printed in the special subscriber section of the book.
This is the only way to guarantee your copy of the book.
The ONLY way to order your copy and get your name printed in the book is from this site by using the order button below. This subscriber offer will be available until May 15, 2021.
Here’s the order button (before publication those who have subscribed to the biography will be emailed to ask which name is to be printed in the book, so please make sure you include an email address, in addition to postage details, when asked at time of ordering):
United Kingdom
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer UNITED KINGDOM
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £16.95 (incl UK Postage and Packaging.
£16.95
European Union
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer EUROPEAN UNION
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £28 (incl postage and packaging within the EU).
£28.00
United States of America
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer USA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £40 (incl postage and packaging to the United States).
£40.00
Malaysia
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer MALAYSIA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £35 (incl postage and packaging to Malaysia).
£35.00
Australia and New Zealand
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £38.95 (incl postage and packaging to Australia or New Zealand).
£38.95
Outside the UK, EU, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and USA please contact for confirmation of postage costs.
I’m delighted to announce details of how to subscribe to the new authorised biography of Peter Barnes. Subscribers will receive signed copies (signed by both Peter Barnes and myself) of the book posted out before it appears in any shop AND will get their names printed in the special subscriber section of the book.
This is the only way to guarantee your copy of the book.
This long awaited authorised biography, written by Gary James with the memories and stories of Peter’s career throughout, tells the story of Peter’s life from his childhood in Manchester and Wrexham through to the modern day. With particular focus on his footballing career with Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Real Betis, Coventry City, Manchester United, Tampa Bay Rowdies and, of course, England.
There are quotes from people connected with Peter throughout his career plus archive material too.
Pre-publication you can order the 350+ page, colour paperback book for £16.95 (including UK postage) and have your name printed in it (or if being bought as a gift the name of another person). Those living in the European Union can now order the book for £28 including postage to an address within the EU and those in the USA for £40 including postage to the States. If you’re in Malaysia it’s £35. Sadly, we have no control over those additional postage costs (we have used the Royal Mail international standard rate).
Outside the UK, EU, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and USA please contact for confirmation of postage costs.
The ONLY way to order your copy and get your name printed in the book is from this site by using the order button below.
The book is expected to be published in June 2021 and all this subscriber offer will be available until May 15, 2021 (orders received after that date cannot be guaranteed to have names printed in the book, so order as early as possible).
Here’s the order button (before publication those who have subscribed to the book will be emailed to ask which name is to be printed in the book, so please make sure you include an email address, in addition to postage details, when asked at time of ordering):
United Kingdom
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer UNITED KINGDOM
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £16.95 (incl UK Postage and Packaging).
£16.95
European Union
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer EUROPEAN UNION
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £28 (incl postage and packaging within the EU).
£28.00
United States of America
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer USA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £40 (incl postage and packaging to the United States).
£40.00
Malaysia
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer MALAYSIA
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £35 (incl postage and packaging to Malaysia).
£35.00
Australia and New Zealand
The Peter Barnes Authorised Biography – Subscriber Offer AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Order today and have your name printed in the book. £38.95 (incl postage and packaging to Australia or New Zealand).
£38.95
If you run a book shop and would like to know more about the book please email: accounts@manchesterfootball.org
The ISBN is 978-1-9168852-0-2 and stocks should be available for book shops after it has been distributed to all subscribers. This is anticipated to be by the end of June 2021.
On this day (April 11) in 2012 Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City lay eight points behind Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and possessed an inferior goal difference (two goals) after the same number of games. There were only six games left to play and, as far as the wider public was concerned, it was only a matter of time before United won the title. But things began to change on this day in 2012 when City faced West Bromwich Albion.
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I’ve been working with Peter Barnes since 2019 on his biography. This will cover his life & career and will be illustrated throughout. Personal items, such as Peter’s own artwork from school lessons (and earliest attempts at writing his autograph!), will appear in the book.
Written to a similar standard as my biography of Joe Mercer (Football With A Smile, first published in 1993, reprinted in 1994 and updated in 2010), this includes quotes from Peter throughout, alongside the views of players and managers.
This will, hopefully, prove to be a must have book for fans of Manchester City & United, West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, Real Betis and the other clubs Peter played for.
Details will be revealed here later this year, but it is anticipated the book will be available before the end of the current football season (assuming Covid does not add any further delays). There will be the opportunity to subscribe to the book before publication (and get your name included in the subscriber section at the back of the book).
On this day (11th January) in 1977 Joe Royle ensured Manchester City, wearing their famous red & black striped kit, progressed to face Newcastle United in the FA Cup by scoring the only goal of the Third Round replay at West Bromwich Albion. The first game had ended in a 1-1 draw at Maine Road.
Royle’s goal came in the 19th minute on the snow at the Hawthorns in a game that many people felt should never have started, though City were not going to complain about that once they had control of the match. According to some reports Albion didn’t have a single shot in the match.
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