DRINK A DRINK FOR COLIN THE KING THIS BOXING DAY

[BrianW]

Colin Bell was the first player I loved, as opposed to liked. I am grateful I was put on earth at a time when I could enjoy watching him in his full glory.

For me, only David Silva comes close in the pantheon.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Forget all the poncey shirts nowadays made out of recycled crisps packets, that shirt is the best shirt we've ever had. Infact make it the best kit. Those maroon trim socks are a thing of beauty.

I'll raise my glass boxing day. All the very best Colin Bell.

 

[bakerdave76]

Colin the King , still have this .

 

[crazyg]

My all time favourite city player. The king signed the iconic number 8 City shirt for my 50th.

+1. My shirt, unsigned unfortunately, was for my 65th birthday 5 years ago.

And, yes, I was there!

 

[IcriedwhenTueartleft]

Played at home against Derby in April 1976, my first ever City match and we won 4-3

 

[91:23]

Colin the King , still have this .

God I remember those. Had the one of Colin and the other I remember vividly is Alan Ball in his arsenal kit and red boots. Suppose there was one thing he was a visionary with :)

 

[91:23]

12 years old and didnt appreciate it at the time. The thing that stands out for me, more than anything was going back to school after the Christmas holidays and telling all my mates that I was there when the King returned

 

[HarrytheBlue]

I Remember this like it was yesterday, I've never forgotton the feeling when the whisper went round the ground, the roar of the crowd when King Colin came out of the tunnel.
For me this is the greatest atmosphere I have ever been witnessed or been involved in, and in my eyes it will never be beaten.

I remember it well - you describe it perfectly. As you know, when he makes appearances now (and I know it's rare) at half time/before kick off, he stirs up emotion in those who saw him play unlike any other player. 50 years ahead of his time - I don't need to see anything to you about how good he was - you and I and many others just know.

 

[salford blue 62]

Forget all the poncey shirts nowadays made out of recycled crisps packets, that shirt is the best shirt we've ever had. Infact make it the best kit. Those maroon trim socks are a thing of beauty.

I'll raise my glass boxing day. All the very best Colin Bell.

Bang on mate !

 

[salford blue 62]

+1. My shirt, unsigned unfortunately, was for my 65th birthday 5 years ago.

And, yes, I was there!

Yep,he signed mine for my 40th,eighteen years ago,framed in my hallway.