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

[Saddleworth2]

An absolutely fantastic tribute about Colin by Martin Tyler on Sky Sports. Said in today’s market Colin would have been the most expensive player in the world. He seemed genuinely upset and it was really moving listening to that.

I’m in my 53rd year of watching City and part of the reason that I love City so much was Colin. I have to admit that I shed a few tears earlier when I found out. The last time that man made me cry was when he came back on Boxing Day 77. Brilliant player, lovely man, who I had the pleasure of meeting a few times. I sat next to him once at a game and couldn’t concentrate. He was my hero and had no idea...... RIP Colin

Lovely post mate. He was a huge hero to many of us. It’s like a part of you has been chipped off. Some bloody amazing memories though.

 

[PistonBlue]

I never got to see him play live but was lucky enough to be coached by him (and Dave Ewing) at Platt Lane. Seems I was too much of a challenge even for the great man.
RIP Colin, The King

 

[Messi38]

Stupid I know but my tears are making it difficult to type this. What a player, what a man. Never the most vocal on the pitch but what an example.

Don't feel embarrassed about showing emotion as a male mate. Sounds like Colin Bell was worth the tears.

 

[mexico1970]

Gutted, absolutely gutted. Sleep well the king.

 

[br88]

Was fortunate enough to see him play...very sad day. Brings back so many great memories of singing our Colin the King chant and these great words...he's the greatest inside forward that the world has ever seen. RIP Colin.

 

[Ric]

Would’ve been some away end tomorrow night, with his song being belted out for 90 minutes non-stop.

 

[jimharri]

Almost definitely been posted already, but....
1. I can't be bothered checking back through nearly 50 pages since the news broke. And
2. It bears repeating!

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

An absolutely fantastic tribute about Colin by Martin Tyler on Sky Sports. Said in today’s market Colin would have been the most expensive player in the world. He seemed genuinely upset and it was really moving listening to that.

I’m in my 53rd year of watching City and part of the reason that I love City so much was Colin. I have to admit that I shed a few tears earlier when I found out. The last time that man made me cry was when he came back on Boxing Day 77. Brilliant player, lovely man, who I had the pleasure of meeting a few times. I sat next to him once at a game and couldn’t concentrate. He was my hero and had no idea...... RIP Colin

Lot of respect for Tyler before he was really upset great tribute

 

[HarrytheBlue]

I shed a tear just now for King Colin, Nijinski, the greatest player ever in sky blue. Colin, what a pleasure and a privilege to have stood on the old Kippax and watched in awe as you strode majestically over the Maine Road turf. And what strides, one minute at left back helping to repel boarders, the next rising high to head powerfully into the net. Shooting, tackling, passing, carrying the ball with physical determination into enemy territory; there was no aspect of the game at which you did excel. Cruelly cut down in your pomp, you showed immense courage and determination to come back. Sadly the knee did not hold for too long and you were forced into retirement.
No blue could ever forget you, and we never will.
RIP, Legend.

I've been saying it for years, Colin would be the first player on Pep's teamsheet - searing pace, viciously accurate shot, dominant in the air, sublime skill, tenacious in the tackle, ran further than any other player in the league, the goalscoring record of a centre forward, perfect temperament, gentleman, leader, legend.

Made us all feel so proud - a colossus and he played for us !!

 

[maurizio]

Number 8 on the back of my City shirt. My hero when I first started watching the blues. Sad news.