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It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:40 pm
by Colin_Bell
I’m delighted to share that my new book, It’s All Mick McCarthy’s Fault, is now available on Amazon.

What began with my cousin Mick McCarthy signing for Manchester City when I was eight years old became a lifelong journey following the club through every imaginable high and low.

The book is about much more than football. It’s about identity, confidence, family, resilience, and how sport can completely shape a person’s life.
Over the years, that journey led me from being a young City supporter isolated in the south, to writing for the official Manchester City programme, travelling the world following the club, meeting players I once idolised, and sharing those experiences with my son,

I’m incredibly proud to finally share this story -

Available in hardback, paperback, and Kindle on the link below and would really appreciate if you shared this.

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Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:42 pm
by Colin_Bell
Here's the link or feel free if you'd like a signed copy which I'm hoping to include Mick's signature also

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-All-Mick-M ... p_swatch_0

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:56 pm
by Colin_Bell
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Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2026 11:05 pm
by Mase
Bloody hell, Mick was handsome back in the day!

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 12:59 pm
by Colin_Bell
Mase wrote:Bloody hell, Mick was handsome back in the day!


:D :D :D

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 3:54 pm
by Sparklehorse
Colin_Bell wrote:I’m delighted to share that my new book, It’s All Mick McCarthy’s Fault, is now available on Amazon.

What began with my cousin Mick McCarthy signing for Manchester City when I was eight years old became a lifelong journey following the club through every imaginable high and low.

The book is about much more than football. It’s about identity, confidence, family, resilience, and how sport can completely shape a person’s life.
Over the years, that journey led me from being a young City supporter isolated in the south, to writing for the official Manchester City programme, travelling the world following the club, meeting players I once idolised, and sharing those experiences with my son,

I’m incredibly proud to finally share this story -

Available in hardback, paperback, and Kindle on the link below and would really appreciate if you shared this.

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The guy in the middle looks like Walter White from Breaking Bad. No wonder there was a blue tinge to his crystal meth !!!

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 5:50 pm
by PeterParker
Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:30 am
by Im_Spartacus
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:49 am
by zuricity
Im_Spartacus wrote:
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something


Indeed, now if someone else had plugged it.......

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 11:21 am
by Mase
Im_Spartacus wrote:
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something


That whopper TwoSips dropped this board as soon as he realised it wasn't as popular as another board.

I saw he was moaning the other day because he has to work and it's not fair.

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:55 pm
by Colin_Bell
Im_Spartacus wrote:
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something


That's a fair point :( I do hope some of the things I post are of interest to fellow Blues, but I can see your point

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jun 03, 2026 8:48 pm
by branny
Mase wrote:
Im_Spartacus wrote:
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something


That whopper TwoSips dropped this board as soon as he realised it wasn't as popular as another board.

I saw he was moaning the other day because he has to work and it's not fair.


That's Esteemed Kompany isn't it?

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:09 am
by PeterParker
Colin_Bell wrote:
Im_Spartacus wrote:
PeterParker wrote:Fuck me, had no idea Mark was on the forum too.
Now I feel ashamed for calling Rodri a crane when I first saw him.


Shame he has only ever contributed to the board when he's selling something


That's a fair point :( I do hope some of the things I post are of interest to fellow Blues, but I can see your point


What Spartacus is actually saying is that it's your fault Kolarov left.

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2026 7:52 pm
by Blue Jam
Colin_Bell wrote:I’m delighted to share that my new book, It’s All Mick McCarthy’s Fault, is now available on Amazon.

What began with my cousin Mick McCarthy signing for Manchester City when I was eight years old became a lifelong journey following the club through every imaginable high and low.

The book is about much more than football. It’s about identity, confidence, family, resilience, and how sport can completely shape a person’s life.
Over the years, that journey led me from being a young City supporter isolated in the south, to writing for the official Manchester City programme, travelling the world following the club, meeting players I once idolised, and sharing those experiences with my son,

I’m incredibly proud to finally share this story -

Available in hardback, paperback, and Kindle on the link below and would really appreciate if you shared this.

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Best of luck with it, I'll enjoy reading that

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2026 5:30 pm
by Colin_Bell
Blue Jam wrote:
Colin_Bell wrote:I’m delighted to share that my new book, It’s All Mick McCarthy’s Fault, is now available on Amazon.

What began with my cousin Mick McCarthy signing for Manchester City when I was eight years old became a lifelong journey following the club through every imaginable high and low.

The book is about much more than football. It’s about identity, confidence, family, resilience, and how sport can completely shape a person’s life.
Over the years, that journey led me from being a young City supporter isolated in the south, to writing for the official Manchester City programme, travelling the world following the club, meeting players I once idolised, and sharing those experiences with my son,

I’m incredibly proud to finally share this story -

Available in hardback, paperback, and Kindle on the link below and would really appreciate if you shared this.

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Best of luck with it, I'll enjoy reading that


That's great thank you I appreciate the support and would love to hear your feedback

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun Jul 05, 2026 7:25 am
by Colin_Bell
Manchester City Nostalgia & Memorabilia Website – Coming Soon!

All of this week's orders have now been dispatched, and once again, a huge thank you for the incredible response and support you've shown for my new venture.

I'm really excited to say the website is coming soon and should be live by the end of next week. It's been brilliant putting it all together, and I can't wait to finally share it with you all. So, hopefully, I won't be driving you bonkers with sale posts on here much longer!

Putting everything together has been a real labour of love, especially with the player signings—I was like a kid at Christmas. The reality is that I'll need to sell quite a few items just to break even, but we're only here once, and if you don't give these things a go, you'll never know.

A massive thank you again to everyone who's ordered, shared, liked a post, or wished me well. The support from fellow Blues has been amazing, especially with the books, and it genuinely means more than you know.

I still have plenty of the following signed legends photos available at just £5 per photo or any five at £20

Joe Corrigan, Alan Oakes, Peter Barnes, Asa Hartford, Paul Lake, David White, Ian Brightwell, Kevin Hurlock, Nicky Weaver & Tommy Booth

Direct message to place an order.

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Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Sun Jul 05, 2026 10:17 am
by Mase
I got 5 of the sign pics from you via BlueMoon and I can recommend. My dad loved them for Father's Day

Re: It's All Mick McCarthy's Fault

PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 2:35 pm
by Colin_Bell
Mase wrote:I got 5 of the sign pics from you via BlueMoon and I can recommend. My dad loved them for Father's Day


Perfect thanks mate