York City's home game against Dagenham on Saturday, November 25, will see the official launch of a new book detailing the life and career of former City star, Keith Houchen.

The new book by Jonathan Strange, entitled "A Tenner and a Box of Kippers," will be on sale in the Club Shop on the day of the game, with Keith Houchen available for book signings between 1pm and 2pm.

Houchen's name is synonymous with the FA Cup. His diving header for Coventry City in 1987, when the Sky Blues beat Tottenham Hotspur in one of the great Cup finals, ranks among the most spectacular goals ever scored at Wembley. This, and his four other goals during that Cup run, confirmed the Roy of the Rovers tag Houchen earned two years before when his last minute penalty for the Minstermen knocked out Arsenal.

Houchen's professional career started and ended with Hartlepool United, where players sometimes legged it to the bank to avoid their pay cheques bouncing. Between scoring 150 Football League goals for Hartlepool, Orient, York, Scunthorpe, Coventry and Port Vale, Houchen reached his peak while playing in Edinburgh for Hibernian.

Interspersed with Houchen's own recollections, this book relives his triumphs at York City, Coventry and Hibs within the story of his whole career. It is a tale of mostly lower League clubs, a growing rift with referees and the frustration of managing Hartlepool. Above all, it is the story of a proud professional and a 20-year journey through England and Scotland.

Hardback books are priced £14.99 and will be available from the York City Club Shop from November 25.