Manchester City have announced the passing of club legend Colin Bell at the age of 74 after a short non-Covid related illness.
City made the announcement on their website stating: ‘It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Manchester City legend Colin Bell.
Colin passed away peacefully this afternoon after a short, non-Covid related illness, aged 74. He leaves behind wife Marie, children Jon and Dawn and grandchildren, Luke, Mark, Isla and Jack.
He is widely regarded to be the finest City player of his generation, making 492 appearances and scoring 152 goals for the Club during a 13-year stay.
Few players have left such an indelible mark on City.
It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Manchester City legend Colin Bell.
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 5, 2021
Bell who was known as ‘Colin The King, made 492 appearances for the club scoring 152 goals during his 13 year spell at the club.
During that time Bell won two Charity shields, two League cups, one European cup winners cup, the FA cup plus the old English first division.
In 2004 Bell was honoured by fans after they voted to name a stand inside the Etihad Stadium after him – a fitting tribute to such a beloved former player.
A wonderful era for Man City is slowly coming to an end😔 An inspiration for all of us! Rip king Colin 💙 https://t.co/JQM57PK4hI
— Tommy Doyle (@Tommy_Doyle8) January 5, 2021
COLIN BELL RIP MCFC
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 5, 2021
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the death of Colin Bell MBE. A club icon, the King of the Kippax, and an all-time #ManCity legend. 🌹👑 pic.twitter.com/ThaMDqXtFo
— Man City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 5, 2021
Devastated to hear of passing of Colin Bell…One of the greatest if not THE greatest player to ever wear the City shirt & more than anything the nicest & most humble man you could ever meet. Thoughts, love & prayers to all the Bell family 💙 RIP Legend 💙 https://t.co/rwYS61HwUS
— Paul Dickov (@OfficialPDickov) January 5, 2021
💙 Rest in Peace, Colin Bell. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.
👑 The King. #MCFC | @ManCity | #ManCity pic.twitter.com/hATSCFZmms
— WeAreManCity (@WeAreMCFC) January 5, 2021
Saddened to hear that Colin Bell has passed away. One of my favourite players when I was growing up. Terrific box to box midfielder. A real gem for @ManCity and @England. #RIPColin
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 5, 2021
My heart goes out to his family and friends at this difficult time . DEP LEGEND 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/u2cbshDyl3
— David Silva (@21LVA) January 5, 2021
We’re deeply saddened by the news that Colin Bell, who won 48 caps for the #ThreeLions between 1968 and 1975, has passed away.
Our deepest condolences go to Colin’s family, friends and former clubs. pic.twitter.com/idD9CGzOeo
— England (@England) January 5, 2021
👑 Colin Bell : The King.
👕 501 Appearances
🔁 13 Seasons
⚽️ 153 Goals
🏆 Charity Shield [x2]
🏆 League Cup [x2]
🏆 European Cup Winners’ Cup
🏆 FA Cup
🏆 Division One
🏅 #ManCity POTY [’68]
🌟 #ManCity Hall of Fame🎶 We’ll drink, a drink, a drink…pic.twitter.com/VlKZUHXZJj
— Man City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 5, 2021