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Nicknamed the “Nijinsky” by the outstanding Derby-winning horse, former England midfielder is one of the most productive players of his generation.
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Bell, at the City center, was a successful team in the 1960s and 1970s and is considered one of the club’s most productive players.
He made 498 appearances for his beloved city over a 13-year period, scoring a total of 153 goals.
Bell named as Bobby Charlton’s long-term replacement in midfield England, but after the frustration of not qualifying for the 1974 World Cup, his career ended well with a knee injury at the age of 29.
He earned the nickname “The King of Kippax” for one of the terraces of his former home on Maine Road, and has a stand with his call at Etihad Stadium after a fan vote.
One member of the club said: “Colin died peacefully this afternoon after a brief illness unrelated to COVID, a 74-year-old.
“He leaves his wife Marie, their children Jon and Dawn and their grandchildren Luke, Mark, Isla and Jack. “
The city’s president, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said in a post on the club’s website: “Colin Bell will be remembered at all times as one of Manchester City’s most important players and today’s very sad news of his death will have an effect on everyone connected. “to our club.
“I am fortunate to be able to speak to his former coach and teammates, and it is transparent to me that Colin was a highly esteemed player among all those who had the privilege of betting next to him or watching him play. “
“The passage of time hardly erases that of his genius.
“The fact that we have a booth at Etihad Stadium called Colin says a lot about the importance of his contribution to this club.
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