Background
Booth was born in Middleton, Lancashire.
Booth was born in Middleton, Lancashire.
He began his career with, signing amateur forms in 1965, turning professional in 1967, and making his Football League debut on 9 October 1968 in a 1–1 draw at home to Arsenal. He played in the centre of defence, winning, European Cup Winners" Cup and two League Cup winners" medals. He played 382 times for City in the League between 1968 and 1981, scoring 25 goals.
In September 1981 he moved to Preston North End for £30,000.
At Deepdale he made 84 appearances between 1981 and 1984, scoring twice, before injury forced him to retire during the 1984-1985 season. In February 1985 he was appointed as Preston manager.
With the club in difficult financial circumstances, he resigned in January 1986.