When he was our manager the Sports Mail had moaning letters following a home defeat. I wrote a letter to say that supporters should be getting behind the team, they published it, and a few days later I received a long, hand written letter thanking me for my public support. When he was appointed Man. City manager a few years later I wrote to him wishing him well and he again sent a hand written reply. When it comes to club legends he never gets a mention, but he gave us a great team in the 80’s and was a big part of our first PL experience.
I had a similar personal experience with Brian after I wrote a fanzine piece about Frankie Bunn, back in the day. A really committed football man.
Wasn't it Brian Horton who was involved in spitgate at Arsenal .. allegedly got spat at by one of their players ? I agree though, he served us well when he was here.
If you read Alan Mullery's book it is obvious Horton was his favourite player that he managed. He eulogies his effort and determination.
This isn't a new book , It came out a year ago I think . Where can we meet Nobby a man who served my team as a leader on the pitch , in the dugout and in the stand .
Great bloke. I chatted to him at Colchester on the infamous occasion the game was called off late on. Came across as a lovely fella.
That team in the 80's when he was the manager was one of my favourite sides. In the beginning, he was player-manager and occasionally he would come on as sub, and you could hear him all around the ground barking orders at the other players. A real leader.
Met Brian on a few occasions, big supporter of local junior/youth football in and around south of Manchester, Stockport etc. Always willing to present at end of season trophy awards, very approachable, has football in his blood!
I was running a Sunday League team when Horton was City's manager and we had arranged to play the Ex Tigers. Brian came down and asked if he could play against us. It was obviously a yes, although he shouldn't have been legally, but who was to know ?. He was a master on the field, mesmerising, a pleasure to play against. Until one of our lads, who was already on a sie die ban took exception to Brian running rings around him and tried to take him out. Horton saw the tackle coming and sat this lad on his arse. He made him look a right twat, and told him so. Our lad shrunk two foot and was subbed. Exceptional football man is Brian Horton and his book is on my Christmas list.
