Jinky: The Biography of Jimmy Johnstone Book

Jimmy 'Jinky' Johnstone was born on the 30th September 1944 in the district of Bothwell Scotland. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood and it was the daily games of schoolboy football in his youth that would define his life and his place in history. Signed by Celtic in 1963 it's a testimony to Johnstone's magical balance dribbling skills and sheer athleticism that he managed to play at the highest level for over twelve years without suffering a serious injury. His ability to make defenders particularly English ones look ponderous and muscle-bound in their efforts to stymie his inventiveness and creativity endeared him to football followers everywhere even Rangers fans. He became a footballing legend. Jimmy Johnstone was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2001. He spent the last years of his life tirelessly researching and campaigning to find a cure for the disease. He died in March 2006.