Kicked into Touch
Fred Eyre''s sporting life began full of promise when he became Manchester City''s first-ever apprentice. He never made their first team. In fact, he seldom made anyone''s first team. Injuries played a part but limited talent was a greater curse. As he plummeted down the leagues, he had something few footballers possess: a stud-sharp memory and an ability to write humorously about the sport he lov...
Fred Eyre''s sporting life began full of promise when he became Manchester City''s first-ever apprentice. He never made their first team. In fact, he seldom made anyone''s first team. Injuries played a part but limited talent was a greater curse. As he plummeted down the leagues, he had something few footballers possess: a stud-sharp memory and an ability to write humorously about the sport he lov...
