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Malcolm Allison RIP - Confirmed
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
Classy stuff.
I'm only 21 so he was before my time but I've heard the stories, watched the videos the lot. Legend is often misused but it really is relevant with this man.
R.I.P Big Mal
Prestwich_Blue said:Mourinho learned about coaching at his knee and modelled himself on Big Mal so more correct to say Jose is the second Allison!tolmie's hairdoo said:The first Mourinho.
For people who say we have "no history"; well Big Mal was part of our history. I saw him at a Derby match a few seasons ago. He was walking towards the front entrance, supported by his son (I assume). Everyone started clapping and cheering and although he probably didn't know what day it was, that big smile lit up his face and he waved. A poignant moment.
RIP.
Classy stuff.
I'm only 21 so he was before my time but I've heard the stories, watched the videos the lot. Legend is often misused but it really is relevant with this man.
R.I.P Big Mal
greenie
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
The word Legend is flouted about too much a lot of the time, but big mal is a true city legend, my dad always told me about how good he was and how ahead of his time he was!
R.I.P. Mal - true Legend
The word Legend is flouted about too much a lot of the time, but big mal is a true city legend, my dad always told me about how good he was and how ahead of his time he was!
R.I.P. Mal - true Legend
mike channon´s windmill
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
MALCOLM ALLISON - LEGEND ENSHRINED IN MCFC HISTORY
RIP big fella
Can´t thank you enough for what you achieved for our club
oh ... and Mourinho´s mentor
MALCOLM ALLISON - LEGEND ENSHRINED IN MCFC HISTORY
RIP big fella
Can´t thank you enough for what you achieved for our club
oh ... and Mourinho´s mentor
spacecadet
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
RIP Big Mal- my hero. A man that installed a no fear of United belief to his players.
RIP Big Mal- my hero. A man that installed a no fear of United belief to his players.
poh
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
I'am at work at the minute and i just heard this news,i cant stop thinking back to my boyhood and those great years with joe and mal,fuck it i feel that part of my childhood has just died along with big mal.Thanks for those great times malcolm and the way you use to wind up those rag bastards,rest in peace.
I'am at work at the minute and i just heard this news,i cant stop thinking back to my boyhood and those great years with joe and mal,fuck it i feel that part of my childhood has just died along with big mal.Thanks for those great times malcolm and the way you use to wind up those rag bastards,rest in peace.
JoeMercer'sWay
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
Just been confirmed.
RIP Big Mal, true City legend, for me you should get a similar recognition round the ground as Joe, maybe City Square can be renamed Malcolm Allison square(or Big Mal's Square ;), I'd also hope for black armbands v Blackpool and a minute's silence at the Arsenal home game, not the Lech one, as a lot of fans won't be at the Lech game.
Just been confirmed.
RIP Big Mal, true City legend, for me you should get a similar recognition round the ground as Joe, maybe City Square can be renamed Malcolm Allison square(or Big Mal's Square ;), I'd also hope for black armbands v Blackpool and a minute's silence at the Arsenal home game, not the Lech one, as a lot of fans won't be at the Lech game.
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
I never got to watch a City team under Allison's leadership, before my time I'm afraid, but heard numerous stories about Allison (and Mercer of course) through my City supporting family. Used to see him coming out of games at Eastlands the last few years but hadn't seen him for a while... A sad loss, and like people have said an inspiration to many, including Mourinho, what a legacy. Rest In Peace.
I never got to watch a City team under Allison's leadership, before my time I'm afraid, but heard numerous stories about Allison (and Mercer of course) through my City supporting family. Used to see him coming out of games at Eastlands the last few years but hadn't seen him for a while... A sad loss, and like people have said an inspiration to many, including Mourinho, what a legacy. Rest In Peace.
Born to be Blue
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
God Bless Big Mal. RIP - Thanks for the memories big fella.
God Bless Big Mal. RIP - Thanks for the memories big fella.
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
I stil haven't heard anthing myself personally.
But Rest In Peace Big Mal.
Wasn't old enough to see your team in action but even so i know the magnitude you hold at Manchester City FC and how many will be deeply upset at your passing at every club where you graced them with your character.
My total and utter respect and admiration and thanks for the legacy that you and Joe Mercer built together, a legacy that inspired me to become a Blue and remain a Blue.
I stil haven't heard anthing myself personally.
But Rest In Peace Big Mal.
Wasn't old enough to see your team in action but even so i know the magnitude you hold at Manchester City FC and how many will be deeply upset at your passing at every club where you graced them with your character.
My total and utter respect and admiration and thanks for the legacy that you and Joe Mercer built together, a legacy that inspired me to become a Blue and remain a Blue.
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R.I.P Big Mal , a true legend!
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RIP Big Mal love you always.
scorer
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SSN just announced it.....
Shivers all over my body and a tear in my eye.
RIP you absolute Hero!!
Shivers all over my body and a tear in my eye.
RIP you absolute Hero!!
mancity dan
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RIP Big Mal
daveduke67
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On SSN now.
RIP Big Mal.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfCEdKrZJk[/youtube]
RIP Big Mal.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfCEdKrZJk[/youtube]
Dirty Harry
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
Was going to say Dave, my most endearing memory of Big Mal was not as a City coach or Manager but THAT, I was there, a young lad, in the Kippax, halfway line above the tunnel, Palace came out, big boos all around and then the man himself comes out, arms outstretched running towards the Kippax, never seen anyone before or since received such a welcome, Priviledged to be there and witness that brilliant moment.
RIP Mal, people often say how much this club means to them, players often kiss the badge, but your passion for this club went to another level as did our passion for you, a great man, an even greater character and true bona fide all time CITY LEGEND.
Didsbury Dave said:Who remembers the ballsy fucker running onto Maine Road and over to the Kippax as though he owned the place, when he was manager of Palace?
Was going to say Dave, my most endearing memory of Big Mal was not as a City coach or Manager but THAT, I was there, a young lad, in the Kippax, halfway line above the tunnel, Palace came out, big boos all around and then the man himself comes out, arms outstretched running towards the Kippax, never seen anyone before or since received such a welcome, Priviledged to be there and witness that brilliant moment.
RIP Mal, people often say how much this club means to them, players often kiss the badge, but your passion for this club went to another level as did our passion for you, a great man, an even greater character and true bona fide all time CITY LEGEND.
blueyorkie
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One of the greats, will be truly missed ,RIP Big Mal.
He gave us great times particularly when with Joe.
He gave us great times particularly when with Joe.
Kakhaber Tskhadadze K.O.T.A.
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Re: Malcolm Allison RIP
There are not many people at City who's passing will be mourned as much as the great man.
Big Mal and Joe Mercer - together once again to see City's return to the top.
There are not many people at City who's passing will be mourned as much as the great man.
Big Mal and Joe Mercer - together once again to see City's return to the top.
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All you young 'uns out there.
You know what this man did in the name of MCFC?
Came out to Old Traffored before a derby and walked around like he owned the place. Srolled over ot a jeering Stretford End with his chest puffed out. Stood defiantly in front of them holding out 3 fingers and laughing.
Then sent his team out to win 3-1.
That's what the man did. Balls, defiance, humour. MCFC personified.
Never forget.
You know what this man did in the name of MCFC?
Came out to Old Traffored before a derby and walked around like he owned the place. Srolled over ot a jeering Stretford End with his chest puffed out. Stood defiantly in front of them holding out 3 fingers and laughing.
Then sent his team out to win 3-1.
That's what the man did. Balls, defiance, humour. MCFC personified.
Never forget.