Francis Lee RIP

I switched on the radio today to hear the Barry Davies commentary and I knew what was coming.
If it's any consolation, there will always be fond conversation about Francis Lee where ever City supporters gather. RIP Mr Lee.
 
I'm 63 - Bell, Lee and Summerbee (still going strong) my childhood heroes in the 60s and into the 70s. It's just so sad. Franny was bona fide world class - a part of the 70 England team that was considerably better than the 66 team.

For younger generations - for Sergio - read Franny and for David - read Colin. When he scored that rocket for Derby against us, I said yesterday that I didn't mind his celebrations - he deserved to celebrate.

As a young man in the 60s, he was way ahead of the environment recycling game. When he finished training he was straight into his lorry collecting old newspaper to recycle into toilet rolls. I think he was the first pro footballer to become a millionaire while playing football.

Like Sergio, Franny specialised in goals against United. In that era, we always fully expected to thrash United - and we usually did - the Bell, Lee and Summerbee show with some fine support acts. Some others from that generation - Mike Doyle, Neil Young and a few more are no longer with us.

But here's something, of all the things under Franny's tenure as chairman, he started the ball rolling for us to sell Maine Road and move into the Etihad. No Franny, no Etihad home - probably. Behind the scenes he transformed our off-field commercial operations. Where we are now is something Franny probably thought about and knowing him, believed we'd get to.

RIP Franny and thanks for all the fabulous childhood memories.XX
 
Harvster said:
To be fair to the BBC (I know, not words you type often) that goal, together with the commentary, is a truly iconic moment
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And it is a tribute to Franny Lee, not Man City. Doesn't matter what the threads about, the bed wetters always pop up, right on schedule.

RIP you legend.
 
solley attwell said:
RIP to a City legend.
Typical bbc showing Frannys goal against us.
I wonder when denis law ( long life to him btw) passes away will they show the backheel?
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I don't mind watching that goal and his celebration. One of the City immortal ultra legends. So so sad.
 
RIP Franny a proper city legend.

Must be awful for the older city fans seeing all your childhood legends passing.
 
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