Bert Trautmann - R.I.P

[IanBishopsHaircut]

Gutted at this news, would love to a stand named after Bert, would be a lasting tribute.

Agreed 100%

 

[Sleeping_Easy]

Sad news, R.I.P Bert

 

[Graceyboy]

VV SAD to har this dreadful news. The Blue Family loses a big member today

Forever in our thoughts

RIP Bert

Condolences to his family

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

where's this come from ???? is it true.

 

[oakiecokie]

The East Stand is named after another true City Legend,Colin.
Come on City make it happen and name the West Stand after him.

 

[Uwe Already]

RIP Bernhard - legend and hero.

 

[Patientman63]

RIP big fella, a true blue legend.

 

[spiny]

Great man. True gentleman. sad loss. My all time favourite player and best goal keeper I saw. Better than Frank Swift according to my late dad.

According to Yashin consistently voted by FIFA as the greatest goal keeper ever.
"There have only been two world-class goalkeepers. One was Lev Yashin, the other was the German boy who played for Manchester City (Bert Trautmann)."
—Yashin himself

Bert never got to play for Germany and achieve true recognition because overseas players never did in those days. He did captain and English League Team. He was the idol of Arsenals Bob Wilson.

 

[JC2]

Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

He was a legend of the game.

City and the football family have lost a true hero.

RIP Bert x

 

[BlueHalli]

Sad news . Rest in peace .