A STRETFORD writer, whose book will be raising money for charity this Christmas, is making a plea to all United fans.

Colin Merton has released an updated version of his United quiz book, “Do You Love Your Team?” and is hoping to finally outsell a rival Man City quiz.

Colin, a lifelong United fan, said: “My publisher released quiz books for United and City fans a few years ago, and every copy we sell raises 50p for charity. The problem is that my book never sells as much as the other one, and it’s time that changed. We’ve both updated our books for this Christmas, and I’ve added in lots of questions about United’s exciting young talent. I’m hoping we’ll now be able to turn things round on and off the pitch.”

So far, Colin’s publisher, Candescent Press, has donated money to help with issues ranging from Alzheimer’s research to mental health and homelessness, and a local book festival. They’ve just made a donation to Street League, a sports charity which helps young people into work, and are looking for local charities to support with the money they raise in the next few weeks. The other books they’re hoping will be raising lots of cash include The Ideal Christmas Gift Book, The Football Book, and The Christmas Football Quiz Book, Joke Book, Fact Book.

Colin, who was lucky enough to first watch United in the late 1960s, said, “I loved compiling the book. It was a pleasure writing about United’s rich history, and it’s great that fans are enjoying the book and helping charities at the same time. ”

Do You Love Your Team? A Quiz Book for Man United Fans, and all of Candescent Press’ other books are available on Amazon.