Bert Trautmann - R.I.P

[kenzie115]

hope maybe the north/east stand is named after him as a tribute

This would be a fitting gesture.

A sad day indeed, a proper legend.

RIP Bert.

 

[mcfcstu]

RIP Bert, Always will be a legend forever in our hearts.

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Today the world has lost a footballing legend and a truly great man. My thoughts and sympathies go to all his family & friends. Rest in Peace Bert.

 

[BurningHart]

A true legend who gave his all for the club.
RIP

 

[Didsbury Dave]

hope maybe the north/east stand is named after him as a tribute

This would be a fitting gesture.

A sad day indeed, a proper legend.

RIP Bert.

Has to be the new redeveloped South Stand as it's behind the goal

 

[scall11]

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The German Football Association (DFB) mourns the death of Bernd "Bert" Trautmann. The former goalkeeper, who remained a prisoner of war in England with Manchester City 1956 FA Cup won and was elected in the same year, the English footballer of the year, died Friday morning at the age of 89 years in his Spanish adopted home of La Llosa near Valencia.

"Bert Trautmann was a great athlete and a true gentleman. He came as a soldier and thus as anti-war to England and was on the island a celebrated hero. He was already a living legend. His extraordinary career will forever remain in the history books" said DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach.

Bert Trautmann had suffered two heart attacks this year, but they survived. In this respect, his death came as a complete surprise on Friday morning. His wife Marlies conveyed the sad news directly to the DFB.

"Since 1996, when he was a member of our official delegation at winning the European Championship in England, we had very close contact., The DFB had invited him to the Bundestag in October to Nuremberg, but he canceled because he at the same time his 90th birthday wanted to celebrate, "said Niersbach:" all the more surprising hits us all the news. "

I'm too choked to say more. Will write something later.

 

[baldybouncer]

Sad day. I grew up watching that fellah.

 

[Nicholas van Whatsisface]

A true legend of the game, and its a great honour to us that he chose to spend the vast majority of his career with us. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

I echo the sentiments of many who have posted above - if ever there was a player we should be naming a stand after, its Bert Trautmann. Get it done City!

Rest In Peace Blue

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Rest in peace big fella,a legend amongst city fans old and young,Poor show again from city.

 

[blue44]

devastated,i raise my glass to you Bert

RIP Bert