Bell, Lee and Summerbee statue | Unveiled (pg19)

[BrianW]

The whole 67/68 team deserves a statue, but in truth Bell, Lee and Summerbee were the most famous.

Those of us who were there will never forget the others. Skip, Doyle, Young, Oakes, Pardoe - just as deserving but not as 'famous'.

 

[super_city_si]

Thought the video was quite moving.

You will be able to see in daylight that the statues are good likenesses.

Nice touch to put the names of other players around the top of the plinth.

Yes the video gives it some context and you feel the amount of thought and love that went in to it. I think its a great tribute

 

[ProofMCFC]

It’s perfect, something that will stand the test of time. Forever loved.

 

[jrb]

TBF to City they don’t scrimp and save when they commission statues of the players. Looks fantastic in the dark. Would like to see it in the day light.

 

[The perfect fumble]

TBF to City they don’t scrimp and save when they commission statues of the players. Looks fantastic in the dark. Would like to see it in the day light.

 

[levets]

No joy, rags already down barring mathematical miracle.

They didn’t know that at the time.

 

[freshie]

now for Rock of Gibraltar

 

[freshie]

Think I'd like us to rename the CFA after him. We try to have the same style throughout the age levels and all the academy players coming through via the Pep Guardiola Academy, would be a permanent reminder, highlighted every time a new player came through.

Yes that would be perfect - the Guardiolacademy

 

[The perfect fumble]

I didn't know about this....

Bert Trautmann statue In the main entrance at the Etihad Stadium...

 

[freshie]

Wow. That looks really special

 

[dadnlad]

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Hi Bully ;)

 

[Axel Freed]

Typically brave of Franny to be interviewed despite being terribly ill, a warrior to the end

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

now for Rock of Gibraltar

Being led by Malcolm Glazer

 

[levets]

Colin should be in the middle.

It’s always been “Bell, Lee & Summerbee”

 

[oakiecokie]

No it was Franny.

WOW he did look bad there and I didn`t recognise him either. Glad he was around to hear about their statues being commissioned and wonderful for all three families and well deserved.

 

[tommybooth]

A WONDERFULL tribute to 3 great gentlemen.

 

[Gary James]

The whole 67/68 team deserves a statue, but in truth Bell, Lee and Summerbee were the most famous.

Those of us who were there will never forget the others. Skip, Doyle, Young, Oakes, Pardoe - just as deserving but not as 'famous'.

They're all remembered. The statue contains the names of all the players who appeared in games during the 1967-68 season and the FA Cup, League Cup and ECWC winning teams. It's so appropriate. Unfortunately, we can't have statues to them all but this is great recognition from the club. I was fortunate enough to be there today and have a few photos here:

Bell, Lee Summerbee Statue

It was great to be at the Etihad today for the unveiling of the statue celebrating the achievements of England internationals Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee. The statue recognises the a…

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[I'm Blue]

Well done City.
Great tribute to 3 greats.

 

[kaz7]

Things like this just make me love this club even more (if that was possible)

Our leccy bill must be huge ! Really well done to whoever made those

 

[Gary James]

I didn't know about this....

Bert Trautmann statue In the main entrance at the Etihad Stadium...

Originally in the museum. I commissioned it when we set up the museum in 2003. It cost £2000 and was done by sculptor Kari Furre who used real football clothing, boots etc. over a base figure. She sprayed it all with a special fabric hardener. It's made for indoors. We had other figures in the museum - one of Colin Bell and two of fans (representing climbing into the stadium in 1934's record crowd and staying loyal during late 1990s. Not certain what happened to the fan figures but both Bell and Trautmann are there.