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Ted McMinn is one of football’s cult heroes. In a rollercoaster career that took in Scotland, England and Spain, Ted became a firm favourite with the fans first at Rangers and then at Derby County. In this remarkable new autobiography, McMinn lifts the lid on his incredible life and career for the first time. He tells how being abandoned by his mother spurred him on to play for Glasgow Rangers. He recalls how he helped them win a cup final by removing his own plaster after breaking his ankle. And he reveals how Graeme Souness drove him out of Ibrox when his boozy exploits culminated in him and ‘Gers hero Ally McCoist being charged with assault. The story also includes his overseas adventure with legendary manager Jock Wallace, his return to the UK when he scored on his debut for Derby and the freak injury that made him miss the World Cup. He also lifts the lid on his three failed marriages and why he tore up his own contract to flee to Australia. There’s his controversial spell in management with Mark Wright that collapsed when the former England captain was sacked for racial abuse. And there s the mystery illness that forced surgeons to amputate his leg and led to suicidal depression. But throughout his controversial career there were good times as well as bad and Ted McMinn has had more than his share of both, like the time he raised thousands for charity on a mammoth bike ride that concluded with a triumphant testimonial match watched by fans from around the world. In The Tin Man, Ted McMinn now tells the true story of his remarkable life both on and off the pitch.

Review: What an amazing insight into a most interesting sportsman. His early life sets a dark tone that I think troubled and stayed with him throughout his life and footballing career, until he thankfully met the right woman. Even though he was fulfilling every boys dream, playing football at some of the biggest and best stadiums in Scotland, Spain and England, you always feared what was around the corner for him – self-destruction on an illicit night out with the boys, another failed relationship, maternal issues, language barriers, injuries. The list goes on. This is a book that dispels any myths about how the beautiful game used to be played. It offers one players insight into what goes on behind the scenes at a football club. And it opens your eyes to Ted’s world – when I stood on the Pop Side or sat in the C-Stand cheering him on, I wanted to have his life. Having read this book, I’ll stick with my own, thank-you. I was at Pride Park for Ted’s Benefit Game. Easily one of the best days I have ever had at a football stadium. Both sets of fans were superb, but the Rangers fans were simply magnificent. A full-house, with no segregation, enjoyed watching their heroes play-out a tremendous game under the blazing sun of a bank holiday weekend. My abiding memory was of the Rangers fan who ran on to the pitch to hug Ted at half-time. As he returned to the stand, the weekend’s drink intake caught up with him and he face-planted the ground as he tried to do a cartwheel. Myself and 30,000 others were crying with laughter. The players that turned up to play made the day. I’d have paid double just to see Stuart Pearce score and celebrate in a Derby top, before kissing the Ram on his shirt. Priceless. A great read from a great player. Thank you, Ted, for so many great memories.

The Author, Ted McMinn is a legend both at Rangers and at Derby County and this is his first book. Robin Hutchison was born in Glasgow and brought up in Derby. He watched The Tin Man’s Derby County home debut against Manchester United at the Baseball Ground in February 1988 standing on a borrowed milk crate. He now lives in London and works in the Public Relations department of bookmakers Ladbrokes.