Tributes to the late Colin Bell have been pouring in on Twitter following the announcement of his passing by Manchester City.
Manchester Cityย announced the passing of club legend after a short non-Covid related illness.
City made the announcement on their website stating: โIt is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Manchester City legend Colin Bell.โ
It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Manchester City legend Colin Bell.
๐ท #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re
โ Manchester City (@ManCity) January 5, 2021
Bell who was known as โColin The King,ย 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.
Since the sad news of his passing tributes have been pouring in to pay their respects to the former City midfielder.
A wonderful era for Man City is slowly coming to an end๐ An inspiration for all of us! Rip king Colin ๐ https://t.co/JQM57PK4hI
โ Tommy Doyle (@Tommy_Doyle8) January 5, 2021
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COLIN BELL RIP MCFC
โ Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 5, 2021
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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. ๐น๐ pic.twitter.com/ThaMDqXtFo
โ Man City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 5, 2021
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Devastated to hear of passing of Colin BellโฆOne 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 ๐ RIP Legend ๐ https://t.co/rwYS61HwUS
โ Paul Dickov (@OfficialPDickov) January 5, 2021
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๐ Rest in Peace, Colin Bell. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.
๐ The King. #MCFC | @ManCity | #ManCity pic.twitter.com/hATSCFZmms
โ WeAreManCity (@WeAreMCFC) January 5, 2021
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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
โ Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 5, 2021
All of us @ManUtd are deeply saddened by the passing of Colin Bell, a true footballing legend.
Condolences to Colinโs loved ones and everyone @ManCity.#ACityUnited https://t.co/6JTPV5CqYe
โ Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 5, 2021
Such sad news about Colin Bell. There are legends & then there are legends who get stands named after them. Have fond memories of speaking with him in the players lounge after games & I know what an incredible player he was. One of the nicest men ever. Condolences to family. ๐ตโช๏ธ pic.twitter.com/GFdS8nCOe9
โ Micah Richards (@MicahRichards) January 5, 2021
๐ Seldom has a player been as beloved at a club as Colin Bell at @ManCity. He was affectionately known as โThe King of the Kippaxโ and has a stand named in his honour at the City of Manchester Stadium ๐๐๏ธ
๐ข RIP to one of @Englandโs finest all-time midfielders ๐ค pic.twitter.com/2hHRnMdJfD
โ FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) January 5, 2021
Absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Colin Bell. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time. RIP LEGEND ๐ pic.twitter.com/dhrYA4G6B7
โ Pablo Zabaleta (@pablo_zabaleta) January 5, 2021
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My heart goes out to his family and friends at this difficult time . DEP LEGEND ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/u2cbshDyl3
โ David Silva (@21LVA) January 5, 2021
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Weโre 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 Colinโs family, friends and former clubs. pic.twitter.com/idD9CGzOeo
โ England (@England) January 5, 2021
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๐ Colin Bell : The King.
๐ 501 Appearances
๐ 13 Seasons
โฝ๏ธ 153 Goals
๐ Charity Shield [x2]
๐ League Cup [x2]
๐ European Cup Winnersโ Cup
๐ FA Cup
๐ Division One
๐ #ManCity POTY [โ68]
๐ #ManCity Hall of Fame๐ถ Weโll drink, a drink, a drinkโฆpic.twitter.com/VlKZUHXZJj
โ Man City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 5, 2021