The Francis Lee Autobiography ft. Mike Summerbee and Bill Bradshaw
Triumphs, Treachery and Toilet Rolls is the astonishing life story of football legend Francis 'Franny' Lee. With searing candour, Lee reveals how he overcame treachery and betrayals to prevail.
Your ticket includes a copy of Franny's new book and entry to a talk with Mike Summerbee, OBE and journalist, Bill Bradshaw.
This is Franny – uncensored.
Find out how:
Franny finally secured a transfer from Bolton to become the final piece of Joe Mercer's jigsaw at Manchester City
The inside story of the nightmare of the 1970 Mexico World when champions England lost to West Germany
How Lee suffered a breakdown after he was betrayed by his business partner while at the peak of his playing career
His City return as chairman was not a success on the pitch – but how he piloted the move to the Etihad Stadium before dubious tactics among his fellow-directors led to his City departure
Get ready to hear the tell-all story of Franny's life!
About The Book
This remarkable man rose from the humblest of beginnings to become a top-class international footballer, a multi-millionaire businessman and entrepreneur, a successful racehorse trainer and then a reborn football man, returning as Manchester City's chairman to steer the club towards its glorious 21st-century renaissance at The Etihad.
From a childhood among the mills around Bolton, Lee faced up to authority and putdowns at school, at Bolton Wanderers, and to later betrayals in the boardroom, to fulfil his dreams at City, Derby County and in selling toilet rolls to the masses.
This is the story of a man who crammed more into one life than anyone could aspire to - told for the first time, in his own words.
The Event
Join Mike Summerbee, OBE - one of the most popular Manchester City players of all time and acclaimed Fleet Street journalist, Bill Bradshaw - Winner of the Sports Journalist of the Year and Sports Reporter of the Year awards.
Mike Summerbee, OBE and Bill Bradshaw will be signing copies of Franny's incredible story. Followed by a tell-all talk with football journalist, James Cooper.
About Mike Summerbee, OBE
Known for his humour, Mike was a formidable tormentor of defences, part-time centre forward, and genial man about town.
About Bill Bradshaw
Bill Bradshaw is an acclaimed Fleet Street journalist. Winner of the Sports Journalist of the Year and Sports Reporter of the Year awards, he was sports editor of The People, the Sunday Mirror and the Daily Express.
Event details
3pm: Mike Summerbee, OBE and Bill Bradshaw in conversation with James Cooper
4pm: Book signing with Mike Summerbee, OBE and Bill Bradshaw