Colin Bell RIP - Ian Cheeseman interview with Jon Bell (P142)

[Jack Hackett]

So sad to read of his passing and hope you can allow this Gooner to express his regrets? I was at Uni in Manchester in the early mid 70s and lucky enough to have seen him play many many times with the likes of Summerbee and Lee. He was a truly world class player, in many ways, like was said of Martin Peters, ahead of his time. We tend to exalt many players today but few now are his equal in my view. Very sad, such a truly great player. I’m glad I enjoyed seeing him in his pomp. I offer you my sincerest sympathies and condolences and I’m sure the club will honour him as he is due. He deserves no less.

 

[johncity]

RIP the king

 

[HarrytheBlue]

RIP Colin The King . You gave City fans some incredible memories . I went to the barbers and asked for a Colin Bell haircut , in those days . Remember when we signed him from Bury and remember the tackle that finished his carrier . Then his comeback , running with a limp through the pain barrier . The true memory is of the greatest player our club ever had . To be remembered how he has been remembered tells you how great he was .

 

[Champions again in 2012]

Heart breaking news. R.I.P. King Colin, it was a privilege to watch you

 

[ballinio]

My first kit as a 7 year old in 1968 was a sky blue shirt with a number 8 on the back. RIP true legend and hero

Wow could have written that ....the exact same

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

I remember carrying his hold-all from his car to the players entrance whilst he signed autographs for fans. I was elated for 45 years or so

 

[TonyM]

RIP

 

[BlueFurn]

For the first time, since lockdown, football feels important.
I want to be in there. Full house, the ground echoing... we’ll drink a drink a drink to Colin the k.....

 

[nellyonthewing]

When there is nothing but bad news this just takes sadness to a new low.
King Colin was a hero, a role model -our answer to them lot down the road.
Today's players could learn everything from Colin about how to play & how to behave.
R.I.P Colin thanks for the memories.

 

[Jimmieblue]

Rest in peace Colin Bell, absolute legend. The anticipation of watching you always made the walk from Belle Vue to Maine Road seem shorter than it actually was.