Ted McMinn's remarkable autobiography, now available in paperback for the first time!
Ted is one of football’s cult heroes. In a rollercoaster career that took in Scotland, England and Spain, he became a firm favourite with the fans first at Rangers and then at Derby County. In this remarkable new autobiography, Ted 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 matchis h 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.

Praise from reviewers on Amazon.co.uk for the hardback edition of The Tin Man:

"This is an excellent insight into the lows, highs and lows of a footballing cult hero. Written with pathos without actively seeking sympathy, this book beats those "Look at me, wasn't I great?" autobiographies that seem to over-populate this sector hands down.

This book is an absolute must read for all fans of Rangers and Derby and those anglophile Sevilla fans. I would also heartily recommend it to all football fans in general, especially in these times of over-inflated egos and wage packets."
(Rich)

"A superb read. This is an honest insight into the highs and lows of a man who made his living as a pro before big money came into the game. Teds "warts and all" depiction of his career and life, including some very interesting choices made along the way, is both amusing and touching. The book is fantastically constructed by the author to make this a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read. I felt like the story had been told to me by Ted and Robin over a couple of relaxing pints at my local! Even my wife enjoyed it! Highly recommended."
(mach)

"This is a great account of the life of an ordinary working class guy who also happened to be a great footballer. The book reveals a man who never forgets his roots and manages to retain a connection with his supporters that the current crop of players could not hope to attain.
There is no pretence or any attempt to hide behind self perceived stardom but a sometimes brutal account from a man who has faced everything life has thrown at him with an honesty and with passion.
The writing style is relaxed and easy to read and enables the reader to engage with Ted's no holds barred lifestlye throughout his colourful stays with Rangers, Derby County and latterly Seville.

A great read that is a must for Rangers and Derby fans alike but it will also entertain other football supporters who want to read about the up and downs of a footballers life before the current muti million salaries"
(Steve)

More about the authors

Ted McMinn
Robin Hutchison