Glyn Pardoe RIP

He was a regular when I started going to Maine Road, and I once went to his house with Dave Wallace to interview him for KOTK. Does anybody remember that game at Boro when we aired the Pardoe, Pardoe, he's off to Mexico chant for about 15 minutes even though he'd been retired for many years? RIP Blue.
 
Played in my first City match and scored the winner on my first Wembley trip. Bell, Lee, Summerbee (and Young) could not have thrived without the contributions of Doyle, Oakes and Pardoe. His contribution to City over his lifetime has been immense and should never be forgotten and but for the tragic injury he would have smashed every appearance record. Remains the best full-back of my fifty years plus of watching and was the most likeable man you could ever wish to meet - I was fortunate on a few (too few) occasions. A very sad day indeed for Manchester City and my thoughts go out to all his family. One of the true greats. RIP Glyn Pardoe.
 
Oh what a shame, he and Alan were the reason I started to watch City when I finished my national Service in 1962. Then as a thank you to my Father for helping me to build my house, I took him to his first ever football match and we saw Glyn score the winner against West Brom. Sorry for his family who have lost their cornerstone and for us who have lost a good former player and a good man.
 
Another true City legend going to blue heaven, loved seeing Glyn with Tommy, how proud he was and only a shame that we lost Mike so early would have been fantastic to seeing Glyn and Mike sat together watching their grandson lift a trophy.
Glyn was a great player who played everywhere before becoming a magnificent left back the number 3 shirt is, his as far as I’m concerned Never met him,unfortunately, but the wonderful tributes to those who did say it all Hopefully Tommy will one day soon wear the shirt with has much distinction as his grandads did. RIP Glyn and sincere condolences to family and friends
 
I heard him on Radio Manchester recounting his wife being with him as surgeons fought to save his leg possibly even his life after he broke his leg and how the pair of them had seen the Beatles in Northwich Civic Hall whilst they were courting. It was very emotional and Glyn was in tears as he told his story. A great family man as well as a great Blue.
 
Mike Cledford said:
I heard him on Radio Manchester recounting his wife being with him as surgeons fought to save his leg possibly even his life after he broke his leg and how the pair of them had seen the Beatles in Northwich Civic Hall whilst they were courting. It was very emotional and Glyn was in tears as he told his story. A great family man as well as a great Blue.
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Glyn has always been more than thankful to Dr Rose,the Club Doctor,who ran onto the pitch at Old Trafford.Had it not been for his quick thinking he would have certainly have lost his leg.Glyns words not mine.
 
oakiecokie said:
Glyn has always been more than thankful to Dr Rose,the Club Doctor,who ran onto the pitch at Old Trafford.Had it not been for his quick thinking he would have certainly have lost his leg.Glyns words not mine.
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Glyn didnt appear tp be bitter about that tackle but l was surprised to see a clip perhaps from MOTD as Jimmy Hill was on with Allison and someone else in which there was no criticism of Best.
Pardoe and Bell. United took two great players out of the game.
 
Mike Cledford said:
Glyn didnt appear tp be bitter about that tackle but l was surprised to see a clip perhaps from MOTD as Jimmy Hill was on with Allison and someone else in which there was no criticism of Best.
Pardoe and Bell. United took two great players out of the game.
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In Glyns own words "Best never asked nor came to visit me in hospital during that period of time".
 
RIP, just slightly before my time but i appreciate all that he has done for the club.

Thoughts with his family and friends.
 
As an 8 year old I fell in love with City and that magical 67-68 team. When one of that side passes away it feels like I have lost an old friend. I never realized, until today, that Glyn Pardoe was only 21 when we won the league. Every time I heard Glyn interviewed he came across as a very likeable and humble bloke. Sincere condolences to young Tommy and his family.
 
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Another one of the City squad when I first started following them has gone. We won the League Cup thanks to his winner not long after Manchester City became my team and because of that winning goal, he became a favourite of mine.

I don’t believe we saw Glyn reach his full potential due to the terrible injury he suffered, when he broke his leg and who knows how many more appearances he might have made for City if he hadn’t done so.

We listened to his interview with Ian Cheeseman a while back and he came across as a real gentleman and his pride in Tommy's potential and development was clear. It was great that he was able to see his grandson make his first-team debut.

Such very sad news at a time when we are losing so many. Rest In Peace, Glyn. You are a true Manchester City legend.
 
Was before my time, but was undoubtedly a great servant to the club and is a name than resonates with blues of all ages as being up their with the best of them.
What will be unfortunate is that his passing will not be marked in the usual way by us fans with a fitting tribute, with games due to be behind closed doors. Would be great if the club/1894 group could organise something.

RIP Glyn Pardoe
 
Very sad news. Met him a few times and he was such a lovely man, always smiling, relaxed and easy-going. Last time I saw him he was sat quietly in City Square by the Bluemoon Cafe with some other people, presumably family, before a game. Many of those passing him wouldn't have noticed and the younger ones may not even have known who he was.

We are also coming out of a City Matters meeting one night and the former Players Association were also having a meeting at the CFA. Glyn was obviously in a hurry to get somewhere and came dashing out behind us. It was a time when all our left backs were injured so we asked him if he was available at the weekend. He laughed and said "Not with my knees". He then ran towards the car park and someone shouted "If youre OK to run like that, you're OK to play. Bring your boots!" He laughed again and gave us two fingers. What a guy!

RIP Glyn, possibly one of the most underrated players in our history (but not by us).
 
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