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I was 16 when City bought CB and was amazed at his skill levels and the ease he got around a football field, he and KDB are made of the same fibre. Met him once a beautiful human being. RIP💙💙💙

Colin Bell was a complete footballer, I first watched him play against City for Bury and thought at the time, we should sign this player, I will always remember the many game I watched him

I first became interested in football when England won the world cup, I was just 7 years old! This was the year I began supporting Manchester City and the year Colin Bell joined the club and remained for 13 years! We had ups and downs and I can remember Colin playing with Francis Lee a year later, Mike Summerbee from 1965, they all played around the same era! It was a great time for City! I mainly watched City on TV, since I lived in Lymington, directly opposite the Isle of wight and did not get to travel to watch in my younger years, none of my friends were interested in City, though they thought City were a really good team. I used to collect football cards and Colin Bell was a good swap with the boys. My City collection was complete and I never bothered with other teams of that time! I had so many City cards that I did not know what to do with them! I wish I had lived in Manchester, but I am Devonshire born. I know I chose the best team of all! Now Congratulations to City on winning the Premier League 2020/21, the Carabao Cup too! Now let's do the Champions League - then we can really sing CHAMPIONIES CHAMPIONIES! I'm rooting for you all the way!

What does Colin Bell mean to you? Colin Bell is a City Legend his name always gonna remember. Did you ever see him play? Sadly I haven't seen him played I'm born in 1994. How will you remember him? I will always remember him because he gave so much to our club. loyal to Manchester City, won titles for us and a true City fan.

I was privileged to see Colin play on a number of occasions. Suffice to say he was a truly wonderful player and a humble human being into the bargain. He played and scored in the first City match I attended. That was against Leeds at Maine Road (August 1974). It was the second goal in a 2-1 win. My main recollection was the sober way in which he celebrated the goal. He then seemed a little put out when Rodney Marsh jumped on his back to celebrate more forcefully. 'Just doing my job' was the message! Despite the wonderful players we've seen over recent years, Colin was and will remain City's favourite son. A colossus!

I've followed Manchester City all my life. My mum was born in one of the streets next to Maine Rd and used to look after bikes/ cars for 1d and then get in free at half time. I used to stand in the Kippax end when at home and travel on Maines buses or coaches to away games. Loved all the team but Colin Bell was my superstar and pin-up. I even had his name put on my easter egg in 1972 and I've still got the icing!! I used to get anybody i could to take me to the Bell Waldron restaurant when it opened hoping he'd be there. I did get lucky once or twice and have his autograph which I cherish. I was so upset to here of his passing. Gone but will never be forgotten. My hero always ❤

I didn't watch him, but as a big fan I learned and I know how big he was. Rest in peace King of The Kippax 🙏💙

Young kids have pictures of their heroes on their bedroom wall. Well, this 70+ Year old still has a signed picture of Colin on his wall. In my opinion simply the greatest.

My first memory of Colin was when my dad took me to cheadle Town to watch City training and I threw the ball back to him,the next time I met him was before the league Cup game against united when all his fellow teammates turned up,Colin was the last to arrive,but what a gentleman he was and signed my shirt,the funny thing was he said hello to my seven year old son and offered to shake his hand but my son refused,we saw him again three weeks later in John Lewis and he did the same again offered his hand to my son, and again he refused,he regrets it now,R.I.P COLIN 🙏🙏🙏

The first time I ever saw Colin Bell play was when I went with a fellow fan and friend to see City play away against Derby County. The talk on the train going down amongst supporters was that Colin would be making his City debut. In some respects he had a quiet debut apart from the fact he scored a goal which went in off his chest. We went on to win 2-1, another 2 points towards promotion from the second division. Colin wore the number 10 shirt that day, Johnny Crossan was still hanging on to the number 8. Colin quickly settled into the side and as time went on he proved to be a great playmaker. He displayed amazing skill and energy that would decimate the opposition. They didn't know how to handle him. As fresh young players would be seeded into the first team over the years it was fantastic to watch the impact of his leadership on the pitch. He was an inspiration. He was then and has always been my favourite City player, My sister even bought me a number 8 City shirt for my 60th Birthday in 2008. I also had the pleasure of meeting Colin and eight other City players who were in the FA Cup winning team of 1969 at a 40th Anniversary Celebration Evening at the Etihad in 2009, thanks to a surprise gift from my lovely wife Tina. I took along my FA Cup Final programme that I had which was autographed by all on the night and had my photo taken with the team. A night to remember being in the company of such wonderful people and especially my Hero Colin Bell who gave so much enjoyment to thousands of football fans. He will be sadly missed. God Bless You Colin. May You Rest In Peace