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

[mackenzie]

For those that haven't seen it
BBC's Football Focus tribute to Colin Bell

Missed that first time round so thanks for posting.
Lovely tribute, and thoroughly deserved.

 

[Kippax1970]

Thank you for posting this tribute. I haven't a television so its much appreciated.

 

[Pubteam Lomas]

Thanks for posting that's brilliant. We are quick to hammer the Beeb, and rightly so, but that is a credit to them.
Not sensationalised just classy, like the man himself.

 

[Rosler81]

Love to see a bit of footage from his comeback game in 77, the atmosphere must of been amazing that day.

 

[Vienna_70]

Love to see a bit of footage from his comeback game in 77, the atmosphere must of been amazing that day.

I don't think there can be any, otherwise it would have been posted in this thread well before now.

 

[Karl8]

I understand and fully respect Colins family keeping details of Colins funeral private.
Im sorry this is the case though, as I really wanted to at least line the route of the cortège to show my respects.
RIP king Colin.

 

[ancoats]

would make a great film the story of colin bell. much like billy elliot from rags to riches from the north east
and had to earn his corn at bury first then stardom and bright lights of manchester city of the swinging 60s and then the injury in the 70s and come back and sadly had to give it up

R.I.P the KING

 

[Blu3m00n91]

RIP The King

 

[its a Barm]

So gutted we have not had the chance to say goodbye to a favourite son of ours.

 

[Ric]

 

[Zapcity]

I don't think there can be any, otherwise it would have been posted in this thread well before now.

Most of the games from Colin Bell's time probably weren't recorded.
Remember in the 70s there were a couple of games on Match of the Day on Saturday and The Big Match on the Sunday. There was always footage of a game on 'News and Sport' which was early Sat evening I think ( very 'grainy' footage.)
Seem to recall seeing a few highlights on Sportsnight midweek. (Cup replays and European matches)
Nationwide 'followed' City force season didn't they, think I may still have the book the BBC produced about it.

 

[Zapcity]

Most of the games from Colin Bell's time probably weren't recorded.
Remember in the 70s there were a couple of games on Match of the Day on Saturday and The Big Match on the Sunday. There was always footage of a game on 'News and Sport' which was early Sat evening I think ( very 'grainy' footage.)
Seem to recall seeing a few highlights on Sportsnight midweek. (Cup replays and European matches)
Nationwide 'followed' City force season didn't they, think I may still have the book the BBC produced about it.

Force season? For a season .

 

[CBD]

Well that brought a lump to the throat.

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

Raising a glass to the King this evening

RIP

 

[HelloCity]

 

[blue44]

Colin was and is and always will be my Hero,my first as a kid,and my last now as an adult.
And what a man he was,humble,I like that in anybody.
I'm raising my glass now
RIP Colin

 

[Vienna_70]

So very sad.

Thanks for posting.

 

[tommybooth]

Well that brought a lump to the throat.

Bought the 69 cup final shirt today. Already bought his signed book after he passed. My all time favourite player. Cheers for the great times Colin.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Well that brought a lump to the throat.

Mine too mate, I think I'm genuinely still in state of denial, but that's kind of hit home :-(

R.I.P Colin.

 

[Vienna_70]

Well that brought a lump to the throat.

It certainly did.