Colin Bell RIP - Ian Cheeseman interview with Jon Bell (P142)

One of my early memories of being at maine road was when dad took me to watch city v non league wigan in the FA cup I think early 1970s & we were really having trouble to break through untill quite late in the game colin got the ball just inside the box & smacked it into the bottom corner, turned around & trotted back to the centre circle like there was never any problem! Thanks for the great memories King Colin & rest in peace.
 
BringBackSwales said:
I met the King twice. Once when I was a kid and I waited outside training to get his autograph on a penant I had of him. Second time I met him was in the Co Op in Halebarnes and said sorry to intrude Colin but you are the King and the best player I have ever seen playing for City; he looked suitably embarrassed to have been complimented. An absolute gentleman, and a footballing God, never mind King. So sad to hear this
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I remember now (sorry my memory is shit), the time when I saw him in the Coop in HB I went up to him and said “it is the King isn’t it?” and he looked puzzled, and I said Colin Bell, City’s greatest ever player? at which he confirmed he was Colin Bell but that he definitely wasn’t City’s greatest ever player. I just shook his hand and said thanks for everything, and I left the shop without buying anything.
 
Colin brought tears to the eyes of every blue of a certain age when he made pre-match appearances after retirement. He just had that effect on us. We're all heartbroken at this awful news. RIP Colin, the King in life, now a football god for eternity. Thank you for everything Colin.
 
beehive_bob said:
RIP The King.

I wasn't even in my teens when he made his comeback v Newcastle on Boxing Day but my abiding memory of Maine Road games around that time was the noise from the Kippax when he came on that day. Legend.
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I was in the North stand, rumours flew about that he was coming on and the anticipation was amazing, then he appeared and the place erupted, The Geordies didn't stand a chance after that !
 
Had the pleasure of meeting him in his hospitality days at the etihad. Had a picture with him and my dad aswell.Gave his time generously and sincerely. Came across as real down to earth gent, Excellent ambassador for the club and legend of the highest order.

RIP Mr Bell. Prayers for your family and friends.
 
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