Bell, Lee and Summerbee statue | Unveiled (pg19)

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Pretty sure the Bert one is made from cardboard

Wasn't that Little Frank (Swift) ;)

 

[Saddleworth2]

Brilliant. Brought a tear to this cynical old eye. Many of that team sadly no longer with us but all of them now permanently remembered at the Etihad through this wonderful art work. Memories do fade but this magnificent statue won't. I was not even a teenager when they were at their peak but pictures of Colin, Mike and Frannie were all over my bedroom. They were like gods to me and a huge part of my childhood.
Its totally brilliant that the club has done this.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Its a pity these statues didn't come out first, before the others.
Would have been a great tribute, when all were alive.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Looks good.

Maybe just the angles but it appears to be slightly off alignment with the door entrance which for some reason really bugs me.

 

[dadnlad]

now for Rock of Gibraltar

 

[Mike N]

now for Rock of Gibraltar

Wearing a bucket hat!

 

[Gordyola]

I just watched the short video back and it was Franny. His illness had obviously affected his speech badly but he was talking about how much the statues looked like them.

It was Franny sat with the his Mrs and the Colin's family

 

[youngbob]

It's a lovely statue and a great tribute to the three of them, but I'm still a bit miffed that Neil Young continues to be overlooked whenever Bell, Lee, and Summerbee are discussed or celebrated.

Born in Fallowfield less than half a mile from Maine Road. Came through City's academy at age 17 (unlike Bell, Lee, and Summerbee who were all signed from elsewhere). Scored two goals to beat Newcastle and win the First Division title on the last day in 1968, scored during the Ballet on Ice and was the top scorer for City during that title-winning campaign. Scored the winning goal in the 1969 FA Cup final. Scored in the 1970 Cup Winners Cup final. Played more games for City than Kompany and Aguero who both have statues (and Lee, for what it's worth).

I know Young and City fell out but that was yonks ago. We've gone through about 10 different chairmen and have moved stadium since those days. You think they'd be over it by now, which means that sadly he has just been forgotten about. Big shame.

 

[Gordyola]

It's a lovely statue and a great tribute to the three of them, but I'm still a bit miffed that Neil Young continues to be overlooked whenever Bell, Lee, and Summerbee are discussed or celebrated.

Born in Fallowfield less than half a mile from Maine Road. Came through City's academy at age 17 (unlike Bell, Lee, and Summerbee who were all signed from elsewhere). Scored two goals to beat Newcastle and win the First Division title on the last day in 1968, scored during the Ballet on Ice and was the top scorer for City during that title-winning campaign. Scored the winning goal in the 1969 FA Cup final. Scored in the 1970 Cup Winners Cup final. Played more games for City than Kompany and Aguero who both have statues (and Lee, for what it's worth).

I know Young and City fell out but that was yonks ago. We've gone through about 10 different chairmen and have moved stadium since those days. You think they'd be over it by now, which means that sadly he has just been forgotten about. Big shame.

Good point and well made but it was always Bell Lee and Summerbee, there were others like Oakes, Doyle and Pardoe at least they have added the names of the teammates to the plinth

 

[pride in battle]

Until my last breath, I'll remember these guys .
Anyhow, when's the Denis Law backheel artwork arriving?

The video was very moving...