Alan Ball: Did Franny Lee Really Think He Would Bring Trophies?

[OnlyOneUweRosler]

Franny Lee's first game in charge. So much hope. And yet..

 

[warpig]

Franny Lee's first game in charge. So much hope. And yet..

I can remember this game like it was yesterday. Even when he was at the fag end of his career when we signed him, Rocastle was a cut above the rest.

 

[Sky Blue Thinking]

I can remember this game like it was yesterday. Even when he was at the fag end of his career when we signed him, Rocastle was a cut above the rest.

So sad he passed away at such a young age. Shone brightly but briefly for us.

 

[OnlyOneUweRosler]

I can remember this game like it was yesterday. Even when he was at the fag end of his career when we signed him, Rocastle was a cut above the rest.

Rocastle was a class act, that assist for the equalizer was poetry.

 

[OnlyOneUweRosler]

Love the attention to detail espegially when it comes to fucking Coventry.

Coventry were a very jammy team for a long time.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Franny Lee's first game in charge. So much hope. And yet..

That backpass from Flitcroft!

 

[OnlyOneUweRosler]

That backpass from Flitcroft!

It was a nightmare. I was at that game and I remember wincing as the pass was made. To be fair he made up for it by scoring the winner.

 

[Vienna_70]

It’s scary to think that it’s over 30 years since Ball was appointed.

Where has the time gone?

 

[nmc]

It’s scary to think that it’s over 30 years since Ball was appointed.

Where has the time gone?

Wow that’s made me feel old.

 

[nmc]

So sad he passed away at such a young age. Shone brightly but briefly for us.

Went on holiday to Egypt around the time he was playing for us. He was in the same resort with his gf. Seemed a quiet relaxed guy.

 

[Jim Tolmie's Underpants]

To be fair to John Benson, his City side only spent about two and a half minutes in the relegation zone.

He got a 2-2 draw against Spurs in his first match in charge, even though (bizarrely) he played Kevin Bond as a striker!

 

[LordG]

Franny Lee's first game in charge. So much hope. And yet..

I’m sure if my memories right franny lee that day likened Rocastle’s bit of skill to Pele.

 

[OnlyOneUweRosler]

I’m sure if my memories right franny lee that day likened Rocastle’s bit of skill to Pele.

Rocastle was a class act.

 

[Blueboy73]

I’m sure if my memories right franny lee that day likened Rocastle’s bit of skill to Pele.

He described it as:Brazilian" IIRC