Francis Lee

[Bluesince1979]

Kinkladze wouldn't have got anywhere near this team.

I think you should be wary of underestimating the Pep Effect on players.
i disagree and think pep wouldve worked wonders with Gio

 

[Nails]

We too were shocked to see Frannie on Sunday; I remarked to Mrs Vienna that Frannie has gone to look old.

Francis Henry Lee is the reason I support Manchester City.

For those old enough to remember, in those days, we used to get player collection cards; they came in packs of four with a piece of bubble gum.

The first year I collected them was 1970, and one day,we were in class discussing them, and one of my friends (R. I. P., Paul), pointed at a Frannie card, and said, "He must be a good player, there are loads of him."

He immediately became my favourite player, and therefore his team was my team. He remains my favourite, even to this day, despite all the modern-day heroes.

Even his time as chairman did nothing to erode my love for him. As others have said, I think the mess that the club was in was far worse than he realised. The impending transformation of the Kippax into an all-seater stand, and the necessary removal of the toxic waste underneath the old stand didn’t help.

However, to his credit, he started the transformation of the club’s corporate hospitality from its almost non-existent state to what it is today and his administration paved the way for the club's eventual move to CoMS.

I too hope that the slimmed-down version of Frannie is a conscious effort to lose weight, rather than linked to health issues.

Me too. He was the top card in my first ever packet of cards. I was six. I REALLY liked his hair, so I became a City fan.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Not seen the TV footage of Franny due to being at the game. I kind of don't want to see how ill he looks as i can imagine through all the old and frail comments on here. Was my favourite player as a young un and he'd no doubt score a bag full in today's team. I hope he's as well as can be.

 

[melrose40yarder]

Not sure about advisors, he simply did not have the money that was required.

Tarnished his reputation with his time as chairman for me, promised so much, used the fans to get rid of PJ Swales, then gave us Alan Ball!

Have to say after seeing him this weekend, he has lost the sparkle, does not look well at all.

All the best Francis, take care of yourself.

Hope he is well as can be.
Tried to fix over 20 yrs of Swales mistakes.Unfortunately we had missed the gravy train and he did not have the money.The biggest mistake was sacking Horton who i believe would have kept us in lower mid table which would have kept the fans on side.

 

[TCM]

Just watched these highlights. I think Franny would get in Pep's team, his passing and crossing is superb

 

[mimicmickmickdoyle]

Me and my dad were shocked when we saw him. Thats ‘date of birth syndrome’ for you tho.

we got into the conversation about who from the past would get into todays team and he said, bell, franny lee and tueart . No one else

Mike Doyle deffo.

 

[Keeper!]

Hope he is well as can be.
Tried to fix over 20 yrs of Swales mistakes.Unfortunately we had missed the gravy train and he did not have the money.The biggest mistake was sacking Horton who i believe would have kept us in lower mid table which would have kept the fans on side.

Brian Who did a great job, played great football, but then the money dried up completely and Ball was brought in to dismantle the assets we still had.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

The modern player that Franny is closest to in style is Tevez, in my view. Very clever and skilled with his feet, but also a bull-like player who could steam through opposition penalty areas. Healthy ego, too. No doubts about his own ability.
And just for fun, because it is always worth re-posting as the iconic photo of him:



I've sometimes thought that the appropriate headline for this is: "Winning the league gives Franny a stiffy.” I know how you feel, sir — I do know it.

 

[mimicmickmickdoyle]

E FOR B AND FRANCIS LEE.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Kinkladze wouldn't have got anywhere near this team.

If I may be so rude Bollox. :-)