As a teenager in the 1950s, this dogged warrior was thrown out of British and Irish football – FOR LIFE.
John Crossan’s ‘crime’ was to demand payment for his labour – a proper percentage of his transfer fee when he was due to move from Derry City to Sunderland.
When the ban was eventually lifted the Brandywell man carved out a remarkable career. He captained one of England’s great clubs, Manchester City, scored a hat-trick in a World Cup qualifier, and played in a European Cup semi-final against the mighty Real Madrid team of Di Stefano and Puskas.
This is the story of a passionate football man whose career was intriguing, controversial and never without incident.
THE MAN THEY COULDN'T BAN: The John Crossan Story
By Richie Kelly
Details
- Format: Paperback / Softback
- Published On: November 2020
- Publisher: Colmcille Press
- ISBN / EAN: 9781914009006
- Page Count: 255