Malcolm Allison RIP - Confirmed

[Matty]

Unfortunately before my time so I never got to see one of his sides play.

RIP

 

[danny21manc]

Quality post from a Plymouth fan...

Argyle fan in sadness.
RIP Malcomn Allison.
He was a larger than life character famed for his 'fedora' and 'cigars'. I seem to remember he was also involved in getting a Page 3 (Sun) girl in the communal bath with his team. I can still remember the day he left Argyle for Man City.
If you played a game with 11 of the worlds best players against 11 topless models all the press would be pointing cameras at him - not the game.
RIP and thanks for the 'alternate manager approach' - real fresh air.
I hope that Man C / Argyle and Bath (didn't he start there and go back for Tony Book) hold a 1 min celebration this weekend. The last thing Mal would want is a minutes silence. He would be chuffed looking down and seeing thousands wearing a fedora and a big cigar.
RIP and thanks

 

[Craggers]

Forever a blue ... forever in our hearts.

RIP Big fella. True legend.

 

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately before my time so I never got to see one of his sides play.

RIP

This. Just reading about his teams was a pleasure.

A sad day. Can't remember the last time a City related death made my day stop like this.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

As a previous blue said, for a club that supposedly has 'no' history, Malcolm will always be a big part of our history.
The coat, the cigar, the passion, the man. That was Malcolm for me. Unfortunately, he was before my time as well but everything I have ever heard or seen of Malcolm impressed me.
Again, a man before his time. An inventor on the training pitch, and an instigator of footballing dreams.
A few people have mentioned his run to the Kippax when he was Palace manager and wish they were there to see it. Well, this is the best I can do I'm afraid.
6 minutes in...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAbzMloipcY&feature=related[/youtube]
Malcolm, you are part of the club, the fans, the city and the game.
Forevermore,
MM

The best coach we ever had. Rest in peace Big Mal.

 

[bluemoon32]

Very sad, i don't usually get emotional about people i don't really know but i am today.
R.I.P Malcolm, thanks for everything.

 

[macca-mcfc-flc]

R.IP. the big fella

 

[Kippax.]

R.I.P

Mr Manchester City

 

[bluebean]

RIP big man! look down from above and enjoy the blue moon rising!!

 

[bluegonads]

i'm proud to be old and that i can remember big Mal, Joe and their team.
thanks for making me a City fan.
RIP Malcolm.

 

[mancunial]

please tell me it is not true, just come on?

 

[ernesto]

legend and genious RIP he will be sadly missed

 

[rastus]

RIP big man, cool, stylish and entertaining, many thanks for your part in MCFC history.

 

[The Ledge]

Currently reading the Mercer Allison Years. Tonight's installment will be emotional.

RIP

 

[m27]

Just before my time but I've always been fascinated by him as a person and his innovative coaching methods.

A sad loss.

There's a cigar at home that's got my name on it tonight.

RIP Big Mal.

 

[der bomber28]

R.I.P big mal, will be very sorely missed. Thoughts to his family and friends, god bless to a real legend. Lets hope the boys win something this season and dedicate it to him and ken barne's.

 

[speccybob]

R.I.P. Big Blue. Gone but will never be forgotten

 

[mat]

Paddy Crerand going to pay tribute to him on talkshite. I thought they hated each other?

 

[Marvin]

I started following City when Big Mal took over 2nd time around which wasn't the happiest of times for City.

But I'll always think of Big Mal fondly. He'll always be loved by City fans everywhere

 

[Pride_of_Manchester.]

R.I.P. Malcolm, a true legend who will be remembered forever..