Happy 80th Birthday Mike Summerbee

[Vienna_70]

A few of us took my mate's Dad (Ken) to the City v Gillingham game in 1999 at Maine Road for his 70th birthday. As a treat we took him in one of the corporate suites where Buzzer was one of the Ambassadors.

By this time Ken was in the very early stage of dementia but he knew most of what was going on, one of the lads had a word with Buzzer as we got there and told him about Ken who had played for Stalybridge Celtic in the 50’s. So we’re having our nosebag and Buzzer was walking past our table, he suddenly stopped and said “Kennny R, isn’t it? I remember you playing for Stalybridge”. They had a chat for few minutes and Ken had the biggest grin on his face, it made his day, he absolutely loved it.

So happy Birthday Buzzer, a legend and a gentleman on and off the pitch.

What a fabulous story.

I remember Michael telling how, upon his return to pre-season training, he was informed that a fee of £35 000 had been agreed between Swindon Town and City. and that he should drive up to Maine Road to speak to Sir Joe.

He was on £35/week at Swindon. On the drive up, he told himself that City are a big club, and they’ll be able to afford a decent wage for me. I’ll ask for £50. This amount gradually increased, until by the time he reached Manchester, he’d decided that he would demand £100/week.

Upon meeting Sir Joe, the City manager informed him, "We don’t have any money; you’re on £35 a week. We can off you £40".

Mike said that he accepted like a shot.

He has done a fantastic job as the club’s ambassador over the years, and I hope he continues to do so for many years to come.

We’ve met him on a few occasions, including at a book signing for his autobiography. He is still Mrs Vienna's favourite player.

Happy 80th Birthday, Buzzer. Keep telling it how it is

 

[melrose40yarder]

It was indeed.

Arguing with tossers like Redknapp is a waste of time.
Top man is Mike happy birthday.

 

[BillCarlisle]

Well it is his 80th Birthday so here’s City legend Mike Summerbee’s match worn shirt & shorts from the iconic 1981 film Escape To Victory in which he starred as Sid ‘Buzzer’ Harmer alongside the likes of Pele, Bobby Moore and Sylvester Stallone. The kit was produced by Stockport based manufactures Bukta and donated by Summerbee to Charity event in the late 1980’s.

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Just like his match programme notes which at one time regularly name checked Escape to Victory, he's also managed to get it mentioned on here ! :-)
Happy Birthday Buzzer. One of my favourites.

 

[bluemanchester]

Happy birthday Buzzer

Do I remember right or was it another game there where it was proved that the possession statistics shown on sky were fiction, or am I just getting old.

 

[Blue Til Death]

Happy Birthday Buzzer …
Utter legend ..!!!

 

[Don Karleone]

Do I remember right or was it another game there where it was proved that the possession statistics shown on sky were fiction, or am I just getting old.

Think it was the same game, I'm getting on a bit as well though.

 

[Chris Holmes]

Focus on Buzzer
Biggest Thrill: Meeting Francis Lee
Best Friend: My dentist
Biggest drag in soccer: Referees
Personal Ambition: To live until I am 50, if that's possible
If you weren't a footballer, what do you think you would you be: A dentist

 

[Lavinda Past]

Focus on Buzzer
Biggest Thrill: Meeting Francis Lee
Best Friend: My dentist
Biggest drag in soccer: Referees
Personal Ambition: To live until I am 50, if that's possible
If you weren't a footballer, what do you think you would you be: A dentist

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Car: None

I wonder why?

;-)

The good old days when players gave daft answers to daft questions

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

 

[deano ou812]

Put this in here surprised none of the cast of escape to victory haven’t acknowledged Pele and his passing although still early since it was announced or maybe I’ve missed some,I’m sure Mike will post something soon enough..