bronco
Well-Known Member
i would like to tell you about on one of the most "surreal" happenings i have ever experienced , that occured last saturday evening , which i am sure will strike a chord with many city fans .
myself , my wife and son together with a few other family members went out for a meal with my parents to a local hotel in South Manchester . my dad (who is in his seventies ) was responsible for me being a city fan and ever since i can remember he has told me his hero was Bert Trautmann. Imagine how stunned both he and I were on saturday when we walked into the hotel bar and there was sat the great man himself .
My dad was like a 10 year old and after a few minutes asked me to approach Bert and ask him for a photo(with my dad) - this i did and am pleased to say he (bert) was the perfect gentleman , not only did my dad get his photo he spoke to Bert for several minutes and was even introduced to his daughter . My dads lifelong ambition was realised and it still seems like i dreamt it as i can,t quite believe it happened .
have any other city fans on here had a similar experience ?, i have personally met a great many city players/ managers over the years (including my own personal hero - the great colin bell ) but i cannot ever recall being as awe-struck as i was on saturday !
myself , my wife and son together with a few other family members went out for a meal with my parents to a local hotel in South Manchester . my dad (who is in his seventies ) was responsible for me being a city fan and ever since i can remember he has told me his hero was Bert Trautmann. Imagine how stunned both he and I were on saturday when we walked into the hotel bar and there was sat the great man himself .
My dad was like a 10 year old and after a few minutes asked me to approach Bert and ask him for a photo(with my dad) - this i did and am pleased to say he (bert) was the perfect gentleman , not only did my dad get his photo he spoke to Bert for several minutes and was even introduced to his daughter . My dads lifelong ambition was realised and it still seems like i dreamt it as i can,t quite believe it happened .
have any other city fans on here had a similar experience ?, i have personally met a great many city players/ managers over the years (including my own personal hero - the great colin bell ) but i cannot ever recall being as awe-struck as i was on saturday !