The Bert Trautmann story...

Jazzman said:
Thought I'd bump this thread. Trautmann the movie will come to the cinemas in November, I presume also outside Germany. The trailer is here:



Sorry German only, I could not find an English version. They used an part of Daglfing racehorse ground here in Munich where I live for City's stadium - rest done on PC. I am really looking forward to this movie.
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This looks superb!
 
Gary James said:
I provided some historical consultancy for this film and have seen the unedited English version. In addition to the story one of the best aspects for me were the CGI recreations of Wembley and Maine Road. I'd love to see CGI Maine Road developed further by someone. John Henshaw is brilliant in the film.
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Gary,Can you confirm that although Bert fought on The Eastern Front that he didnt fight at Stalingrad? Just a friendly discussion with SEtd.

In the book I read it also says he was a wow with the ladies when he first moved to St Helens as the local men were all stunted due to lack of decent food whereas he had the best during his early training days in Germany so really stood out being so tall.
 
Does anyone recall, probably mid 80's, the bloke on the tannoy asking the Kippax to sing ''there's only one Bert Trautmann'' before (or at half time?) It was for a documentary / programme about him and they wanted to use the chant as a backdrop to footage.
When it came to actually singing it, the Kippax was half full - too early or at half time and everyone was in the bogs / bar. Didn't turn out as well as they expected it to go!
 
As a child back in the late 50's I used to walk to Maine Road on training days and stand outside the player's entrance to get autographs. Bert came out and although I was first in the queue an older and bigger boy pushed in front of me. In his German accented English Bert pointed to this kid and said "I saw this, you 'vill go to back of zee queue". Nice moment that I remember 60+ years later.
 
The first live game I attended, as an 8 year old, was the Bert Trautmann testimonial in 1964 and from that day I was hooked. I suppose Mr Trautmann is responsible for my 50 plus years of joy, despair and joy again. Thank you.
 
OntarioBlue said:
The first live game I attended, as an 8 year old, was the Bert Trautmann testimonial in 1964 and from that day I was hooked. I suppose Mr Trautmann is responsible for my 50 plus years of joy, despair and joy again. Thank you.
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I too went the testimonial. Still got the program. Never forget Bert saying he was happy to be among "the greatest people in the world."
Wasn't just nice words, he really beiieved it, he often said that he learnt everything about life in the UK.
But my hero worship of Bert goes back to 1955 when I first went to Maine Road and saw this blond god in the net.
Got his autograph at the Total garage in Northenden, when he was on his way to his car washing job in Sale, I think. (How times have changed)
He kept cards bearing his photo in his German government sponsored VW, and signed them for all and sundry.
Massive(.!) Legend. Still my all time City hero, sorry Col, sorry Mago.
 
KS55 said:
I too went the testimonial. Still got the program. Never forget Bert saying he was happy to be among "the greatest people in the world."
Wasn't just nice words, he really beiieved it, he often said that he learnt everything about life in the UK.
But my hero worship of Bert goes back to 1955 when I first went to Maine Road and saw this blond god in the net.
Got his autograph at the Total garage in Northenden, when he was on his way to his car washing job in Sale, I think. (How times have changed)
He kept cards bearing his photo in his German government sponsored VW, and signed them for all and sundry.
Massive(.!) Legend. Still my all time City hero, sorry Col, sorry Mago.
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Great post. Thank you.
 
Great to hear these stories about Bert as sadly being too young to watch the great man play.

When you consider the life stories of Trautmann, Woosnam, Meredith etc we really have had some extraordinary characters represent the club.
 
Saw him play in a testimonial around '74.

Perhaps for Johnny Hart? He was in nets for the halftime match of city/United oldies v Everton/Liverpool.

He stayed on and played part of the second half of the main game I think it was Stoke and made a blinding save in front of the North Stand.

I'd love to know who else played in the oldies game.
 
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