Did I see Trautmann wipe away a tear?

Prestwich_Blue said:
He must have been the goalie when we let in 100 goals in 1957-8. Obviously crap.
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Apparently if Bert hadn't been in nets it would have been more like 200 goals against. A well-deserved reception for him today.
 
Nice to see a player so emotional over our club and fans, it's what you want to see from every player who puts on the shirt.

Good to see Joe Hart in the guard of honour too.
 
I took my Dad and Lad today, first time that the three generations have been (my Dad can't get to many games nowadays, and my son has been enthralled with my Dad's story's of watching Trautmann)...

Touching moment and a great personal memory for me seeing all three of us trying to callouses on our hands for a rapturous applause, for a true City legend
 
I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.<br /><br />-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --<br /><br />I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.
 
tueartsboots said:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-isJTLLWR08&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYrvvXyBP8&feature=related[/youtube]
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That is brilliant TB.

Thank you for posting them.
 
Bluefen said:
I took my Dad and Lad today, first time that the three generations have been (my Dad can't get to many games nowadays, and my son has been enthralled with my Dad's story's of watching Trautmann)...

Touching moment and a great personal memory for me seeing all three of us trying to callouses on our hands for a rapturous applause, for a true City legend
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That's fantastic for you all. Brilliant stuff with Bert Trautmann before the game today and the mutual love and respect between this hero and the club and crowd was there for all to see.
 
Bentheblue said:
I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.

-- Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:51 pm --

I saw Bert play loads of times and believe me he was the best goal keeper I have seen and will ever see, better than Shilton, Banks, Smiechael, Bufffon, Castillo (Real Madrid) and anyone you care to name.
He could catch a ball with one hand, none of this poncy punching it out.
He is also a very humble man. Love the guy, as do all Blues who saw him play.
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pardon. ... you need to make yourself clearer mate.
 
went to an FA award dinner a few years ago and was lucky enough to be sat adjacent Bert and his wife on the next table. What an absolute gentleman. Signed my programme and table card as did his wife. Allowed us to take photo's etc. His wife is a lovely lady. Very glamourous and charming.I obviously mentioned i was a blue and his reply was something along the lines of "hang on in there son''. He still moved his head gingerly which reinforced his hero status to me.
I can honestly say that that is the one and only time i have ever been awestruck by anyone and it is a moment i will treasure.
Surely a statue would suffice at COMS for this true legend and before he is no loger with us.
 
Don't think anyone's mentioned it but I'd just like to praise the Brummies for applauding him as well. I know there was a few knobheads and I heard some lad had a rock thrown at him and ended up covered in blood but most of the Brummies were very respectful towards Bert Trautmann, so fair play to the majority of 'em.
 
Great to see Bert looking so good yesterday Brought back so many memories He was my first City idol One thing in particular sticks in my mind was his ability to to come out and catch a cross with one hand His hands were enormous
He could get a little ratty at times This was in the days when centre forwards could shoulder charge keepers into the net and get the goal I was on the scoreboard end and we were playing Bolton Nat Lofthouse shoulder charged Bert as he came down after catching a cross and all Bert could do was give a corner away Bert was blazing mad As the corner came across Bert punched the ball away but at the same time rabbit punched Lofthouse who was left on his knees holding his neck the match continued and Bert helped Lofthouse to his feet both smiling How times have changed What a character Bert was The finest keeper I have ever seen
 
I was getting a bit dewy eyed seeing and hearing that reception.
A great day all round apart from the tw@t behind me who was tapping on on the back and telling me to sit down whenever i dared to stand up to see the penalty or watch a goal going in. Its a football match FFS. I will not spend 90 minutes with my arse in my seat. Never. If you can't see then bleedin well stand up as well.
 
My Grandad used to tell me how much grief he took from the crowd when he first started playing.
He must have had incredible mental strength to have gone from being a POW to a respected and accepted footballer in post-war Britain.

As another poster has said-not just a player,but a man who helped ease the path of reconciliation.
 
My dad is a red and when he moved over to manchester in the 50`s used to watch City and United in alternate weeks, he says that Bert was the bet keeper he ever saw....better than banks, Shmeical, Zoff etc, reckons he kept City up on his own for years!, praise indeed.
Read the Book, one of the best city books out there and a real page turner!

HDB
 
There is a light said:
The reception he got was outstanding, it made me proud to be a Blue.
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I hope that sad excuse for a blue Simon Hattenstone was there to see it, but I doubt it.
 
Marvin said:
There is a light said:
The reception he got was outstanding, it made me proud to be a Blue.
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I hope that sad excuse for a blue Simon Hattenstone was there to see it, but I doubt it.
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I have just read that review, disgraceful - it has left a bad taste in my mouth.

I would prefer to read the likes of Alex Harley above, a quality post.
 
Fantastic reception from the City fans and like others have said it made me feel very proud to be Blue. Great to see how it touched the big man. I never saw him play but met him once when I was about 8, he just looked a complete giant.

Watched it back on the tv and I was amazed to see how fit he is for an 87 year old. Doubt that I'll be walking as freely when I'm that age.
 
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