An illustrious playing career. An excellent read. Craig Brown CBE, former manager, Scotland football team I first met Derek when I came out to Hong Kong for the Sevens in 1990 just after Scotland had won the Grand Slam. We thought we were the heroes but the real Hong Kong heroes were Jesus and his great pal Walter Gerrard, aka the Water Buffalo, who we enjoyed so many happy times with over the years. What a pair of Scots they were together. Gavin Hastings OBE, former captain, Scotland national rugby team Derek is one of the friendliest and smartest people I have ever known. He is not only an extremely talented football player, but also shows outstanding sportsmanship I dont think I have ever seen him lose his temper, on or off the pitch. Even before retiring from football, he was a great businessman and developed numerous partnerships with people from all walks of life.

Due to his iconic long-haired, bearded look, we, the Hong Kong media, nicknamed him Jesus. Derek was one of the first foreign footballers to play in Hong Kong and played a pivotal role in bringing quality to the Hong Kong game. His skills and performance brought us to new heights, kickstarting a 10-year breakthrough period in local football the most remarkable period post-WWII. Derek truly is an icon for Hong Kong football. - Lai Yu-ching, sports television producer Like Derek Currie, I was a youngster when I first went to Hong Kong, only 18 when I first met him; by then he was already a local football legend. But our joint love of racing led us to becoming great friends. Derek went on to become champion tipster in the racing sections of the Hong Kong Standard and South China Morning Post and Im tipping this book will be another winner. -- Philip Robinson, winner of five English & Irish Classics, twice Hong Kong champion jockey.