Francis Lee RIP

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The English Football League team prior to the Inter-League match against the League of Ireland at Oakwell in Barnsley on 10th September 1969. Back row, left to right: Paul Reaney, Frank Clark, Peter Bonetti, Paul Madeley, Mike Summerbee and Norman Hunter; front row, left to right: Johnny Morrisey, Colin Harvey, Francis Lee, Bryan "Pop" Robson and Mike Bailey. The English XI won 3-0.IMG-20231002-WA0064.jpgIMG-20231002-WA0060.jpgIMG-20231002-WA0054.jpg
 
First goal I ever saw scored by City when I was at Maine Road was a penalty by Franny! 1-0 against QPR in 1973.
He also scored the second goal a screamer against Liverpool on Good Friday in 1974.
I can't remember what I did yesterday though!!
 


Lovely to watch this all the way through - but the Championship winning goal is typical Lee (it's at 11:53) He battles for the ball with two defenders giving one a kick lays it back to Book (?) and as the ball is played forward to Bell - Lee is running into the Inside right channel to receive a perfect pass and smash it into the goal before racing into the crowd for an iconic photo opportunity.
 
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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Completely agree - wonderful goal and a great moment.

But in a piece about the passing of a Club legend, you would have to be pretty fucking heartless to include a goal scored against the Club with which he was most famously associated.
 
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The English Football League team prior to the Inter-League match against the League of Ireland at Oakwell in Barnsley on 10th September 1969. Back row, left to right: Paul Reaney, Frank Clark, Peter Bonetti, Paul Madeley, Mike Summerbee and Norman Hunter; front row, left to right: Johnny Morrisey, Colin Harvey, Francis Lee, Bryan "Pop" Robson and Mike Bailey. The English XI won 3-0.View attachment 94922View attachment 94923View attachment 94924
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Some pretty decent players in that top picture. Not one from the current red shirred media favourites either!
 
I am 66 years old and was 11 years old when i watched City beat Newcastle to win the First Division. That started my passion for City, especially Bell, Lee and Summerbee. Franny was a rugged, fast, skillful centre forward or winger, did not fear anything, gave us everything on the pitch, they do not make them like Franny anymore. RIP Franny and say hello to Colin!!!!!
 
mimicmickmickdoyle said:
Granada News 6.o'clock Lead story The death today of City Legend Francis Lee.
BBC Local News 6.30pm No mention till 20 mins in. Twats.
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They were doing a piece on a bus crash that killed a 15 year old school girl to be fair. They did a good tribute to Franny later in the programme.
 
RIP Franny big hero growing up of mine. Lasting memories? Brilliant aggressive player, never took a backward step, very flamboyant enterraining player, big piece in league winning side. Post playing had the tenacity to get rid of Swales, maybe didn't take off as expected but put the ground work in on Commercial side and was involved in good brains like Bernstein coming in so longer term he helped to take things forward. Also always always answered questions from fans/shareholders when Chairman. I do think his efforts link to present day.
 
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