My tribute to Colin Bell

[@marktheblue5780]

Thank you Ian for such great words 💙..you did the king well 😞

[@briandoyle6406]

Lovely stories thanks for sharing Ian.. King Colin R.I.P what a player what a man class act 💙

[@conrad152]

Ian, a moving tribute to a special person.

[@westieken1953]

My hero has well ian so lucky too have seen him play many times

[@alecjohnson5269]

Thank you Ian Colin was and will always be a legend

[@alistairnewton8898]

Colin Bell my all time football hero.............RIP.

[@scottshepherd7649]

You're a good soul cheesey, heartfelt tribute to the King. MCFC OK.

[@johnevans2456]

Great heartfelt tribute Ian. Colin scored the winning goal in my first game at Maine Road, a 1-0 victory over Blackpool in February 1967. He was my footballing hero from then on. I believe if has hadn’t have sustained that injury at the age of 29 he would have played into his late 30’s as he was a finely tuned athlete.So tragic he was cut down at the peak of his career. RIP King Colin

[@its_an_oman]

Fantastic tribute to an amazing gentleman and football player. RIP Colin the King.

[@johnmay3010]

A great and moving tribute Ian thank you so much for the book I'm a Southampton supporter but growing up Colin was always my number 1 non saints player I think it has a lot to do with his running ability & goals. First England Midfield I remember Bell, Ball & Peters. Yes the number 4 shirt for England Mick Channon 8, sadly only saw him play once down here 78/79 season. My first Annual as a kid (Daily Mirror) has a great photo of him (the man who never stops running) opposite 1 of Franny Lee about 69/70. My Dad calling out to me about the terrible injury Nov 75 I have never forgotten. You can be so proud of Reluctant Hero and putting the story of such a talented modest man to print. City my second team ever since. Best wishes to you and the Bell family.

[@davymac5366]

The first City kit I owned in the early 70's had the number 8 on it, as Colin was my boyhood hero. I had the privilege to meet Colin just once at the Etihad, a private, quiet, humble man. RIP Nijinsky.

[@davecarlisle7985]

A lovely tribute Ian , lump in my throat. I have a signed copy of the book that my son bought me for my 50th and will start reading again after tonight`s game. RIP King Colin

[@jakeblues5854]

I,very still got colins testimonial programme Rip King colin

[@gildey]

Very beautiful words Ian and a fitting eulogy to a lovely man and a great athlete and footballer. He was a hero and idol to so many - me included - and the City fans who saw him play will never forget his legacy and the memories he gave us especially at Maine Road. What sadness to think he has gone. RIP Colin, and thank you.

[@patriciabracken7546]

Rest in peace Colin. A legend . From a Leeds United Supporter.

[@mickreslo]

Thank you Ian for sharing your thoughts about a Great Man. God Bless.

[@leo73323]

I mean I'm one of those generations who didn't have a chance to watch him live,but after City's take over I could hear his name coming up a lot,and how older generation of City fans praises him,and comparing players with him,then I had to go on you tube and watch his clips to get to know him better,I mean he seems to have been a great talent,quiet, and good family man,a City fan and everything, I've heard fans comparing David Silva with him,I mean you can tell when all good players are being compared with him, that how good of a player he was,and I believe that,so my deepest condolences to his family and friends, relatives and all City fans, I can feel we lost a great City player,but his legacy will stay forever among us,please let him be in peace, and thank you for everything you have done for the club we all love,RIP LEGEND.

[@corcaighogormghus4618]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2eUoY14lrGhjJY Shame you couldn't watch him live but the wonder of the internet is there!

[@jonstanley125]

I’ve been sad since hearing the news, don’t mind admitting a few tears have been wiped away.

[@AS-mw6pw]

Colin the King

[@tonybmw5785]

He made my 10-year-old selfs day with an autograph, smashing bloke!

[@Sergio-ig1xd]

I also met Colin at the Bell Waldron Restaurant in '79 when I was secretary for the Crompton and Royton branch when we presented him with a trophy, thanking him for the memories. His goals are too numerous to go through here but his second v Czechoslovakia in I think '72 typified Colin Bell, he cleared the ball on the edge of the England penalty area and finished the move off at the other end with his goal. R.I.P Colin Bell, Legend, Hero, Gentleman.

[@david6532]

Well done Mr cheeseman i know how much he meant too you and all city fans of our vintage, we all loved this man.

[@dazng]

Lovely tribute Ian. I feel privileged to have met Colin on more than one occasion, he was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed.

[@andylomas7287]

Thank you for sharing those memories Ian, Im only 31 so never had the pleasure to see him play but coming from a big city family I know how much he was loved. RIP Colin bell

[@stevepollard7107]

Well done, Ian and thank you.

[@yatesy117]

R.I.P Colin legend

[@richardfear6716]

Fantastic words Mr cheeseman sorry for your losses in the last few months love your work best wishes for 21 keep safe

[@michaelfeeney1821]

Still very sad today ian love your work on city i know you got to know him quite well doing his book but it must be a very sad day for you ian thanks again ian for your tribute to the king colin bell to all true city fans god rest him

[@michaelfeeney1821]

It has been a hard early party of year with the passing of great colin bell we lost the great glyn pardoe last year so we have lost the king like you ian my hero god rest him so sad but a gret win against utd for the king colin bell

[@garryrowland]

My boyhood hero too. What a player and ambassador. He was our greatest legend and will forever stay in our hearts. RIP Colin. 😢

[@kippax67kippax14]

My Hero as well.Born the same day as me as a kid I played on that.He is and will remain The King Of the Kippax.

[@harrymills9750]

A lovely tribute for a great man. RIP Colin Bell. CTID.

[@shaunfogarty6038]

Great video Ian Rest in peace Colin Bell let’s do it for him tonight in the Derby Come on city city legend forever

[@shanewright1004]

I'm an Everton man myself, but I'll say that Colin Bell was a glorious footballer. In his pomp only Cruyff or Gunter Netzer were fit to lace his boots. He'd cost you 150 million quid these days and you wouldn't miss a wink of sleep worrying about having paid it.

[@dominewimbury2039]

Lovely tribute to a lovely man. My dad's hero. Had the pleasure of meeting him and Mike Summerbee in 2003. RIP the King

[@deancook2123]

A fantastic eulogy to a legend not only of MCFC but English football Cheesey RIP King 🤴 God bless 🙏 sleep tight x

[@aktion49]

A fantastic & heartfelt tribute. Thanks, Ian

[@johnoakes7309]

He will always be the KING GOD BLESS HIM

[@johnnewton3335]

thanks Ian, magnificently said. his injury and the way he fought it all the way was testament to his character, i seem to remember a documentary about that ? maybe bbc look north? my overriding memories of Colin are that he came to play football to the best of his ability every week, did what he had to do then packed up and went home, no mithers,

[@MrBluebilko]

Beautiful memories Ian & a lovely touching tribute to the King

[@teresashepherd9443]

Lovely tribute Ian and such genuine heartfelt memories he really was City's main man KING Colin Bell RIP

[@scottwilliams1194]

A moving and heartfelt tribute RIP King

[@tomhickson8313]

Well Said mr cheeseman my boyhood hero to still got his book you co wrote signed by you both and still treasured sad day for his family and to most city fans of an age 😢

[@johngrogan6726]

My boyhood hero always rip colin you was and always will be city to me 😞😢👕💙

[@leecrumbleholme4035]

He just was a amazing man ..... my hero.. always in my heart.. r.i.p king colin

[@davidhobson464]

Heartfelt eulogy Ian, my heart goes out to all of Colins friends and family and to all of our City family 💙

[@blinkyrob182]

A beautiful tribute, Ian.

[@tomrisebrow6240]

Brilliant tribute, Ian. Let’s have a derby win tonight for King Colin💙

[@superchrisiod]

Thanks Ian for sharing your love of King Colin.

[@RFCDAY]

Thanks Ian for taking the time to tell us something we did'nt know about the great Colin Bell. God needed a great midfielder on his team. I lost my mother in Sept and I know how you feel, however, we need to keep going for now and we will team up with them down the road for sure.

[@bobhowison5714]

Well done Ian. A fine listen.

[@carldyson9342]

Iam a Leeds fan watched Colin Bell ( NIJINSKY) when I was a kid he's one of my football idols fantastic footballer god bless him

[@michaelfeeney1821]

I met colin bell outside main road him and paul lake in dublin to great men like you people said ian some people say never meet your heors i met mine to great men one gone now god rest the great colin bell the number one city player for me sorry for your loss lan

[@michaelfeeney1821]

Thanks ian

[@avandriver]

Nice words Ian . Sending love your way . My greatest memory of Collin was his come back from injury game on Boxing day against Newcastle . I was one of the 50 thousand as I am sure you were, who was there that day , I will never forget the silence as the players came out at half time and we noticed one was missing , then he came out as a second half substitute and I think the Kippax made the loudest noise it has ever made . I was just a boy of eleven but I sure did know why the roar was significant . I dont think we will see a more complete player than Collin . A great loss to our Blue familly and an even bigger loss for his family .

[@cocodonkey]

Thank you Ian, far too early for a great man

[@ianconway9432]

Hi Ian. Hope you're o.k. after this sad news, although it's clear from this heart felt tribute that you're as upset as I am after Colin's passing. Unlike you I didn't know the legend, my admiration for the fella came purely from the incredible craft he displayed as a footballer. I posted on the MEN website saying just how special as a player Colin was in my opinion, his absolutely wonderful quality and class mesmerised me whenever I watched him play. There is no doubt Colin was up there with the very best there is on and off the field. My thoughts go out to his Family and friends like yourself Ian at this sad time. This particular King will never die for me he will live on in my heart and mind forever as he'll live on in our clubs history. Rest in peace Colin. A true legend. 💙

[@johncooke9959]

Thank you Ian for opening up like that after what has obviously been a personally difficult and heartbreaking time for you. I lost my mum, dad and best friend in a short period of time and know how distressing it can be. Just remember how privileged you were to have known and loved these people and allow the memories comfort you at this difficult time. Bless you and RIP Colin and your dad.

[@jamesstrang122]

Ian showed true emotion to Colin bell. RIP the 🤴

[@pauldaley2570]

My favourite player of all time and thanks Ian for that fitting tribute.

[@djangorheinhardt]

Nice tribute Ian.Colin Bell,Rest In Peace and thanks for the memories.

[@darrelmorton8511]

Lovely vlog Ian , loved watching the King with Lee and Summerbee . RIP King Colin.

[@kippax67kippax14]

Wonderful tribute Ian.

[@kellyshaw7271]

I never got to see Colin play, as i wasn't born until 1972 but i lived his flair and goals through my father, who supported city from 1950 and Bell was his all time favourite player. I lost my dad in 2005 but seeing Colin at games reminded me of all the stories my father told me about him. When he passed away yesterday, i felt a sense of loss to the old memories and it is an end of an era. Thanks for telling your story Ian at what must be a very emotional time for you. His memory will never die, he's a city immortal.

[@khancockmusic]

A wonderful tribute, Ian. I'm absolutely heartbroken. The biggest hero of my youth, I was lucky enough to meet him many times as an adult. I feel like a piece of me has been ripped out.

[@garywhitaker9189]

A fantastic tribute to Colin Bell who was a truly great footballer i certainly shed a tear on hearing of his passing and again on your tribute to him cheers Colin Bell you we're fantastic...as a person and to Manchester City football club 😢

[@marktheblue5780]

City legend 😞💙

[@clbfan]

He is my favourite player ever, an amazing player and clearly a fine man. Thanks for your sharing thoughts and memories God Bless. RIP Colin my hero, and hero to many thousands I suspect.

[@kevinbrookes4870]

Very moving tribute Ian. Colin Bell was the reason I first went to watch City in the mid 70’s. My first ever match watching City was at Wembley for the 1970 League Cup Final v WBA. Don’t remember much about the match being knee high to a grasshopper and only 10 years old and perched on my dads mates shoulder, except that we won 2-1. And my dad buying me a Colin Bell Rosette on Wembley Way, which I wore with pride that day, wish I still had it. I started going to Maine Road regularly in 1974/75 when I was old enough to venture out of the house on my own. Everyone at school was talking about Colin Bell and the thing of the day was swapping player picture cards (remember them) everyone wanted a Colin Bell or Denis Law card. And if you got one you didn’t want to swap or part with it. I didn’t see the best of him being too young, but saw enough of Colin Bell to realise what a truly great player he was. And what he meant to MCFC and the fans. RIP Colin. We’ll drink a drink a drink to Colin the King the King the King, cos he’s the leader of Man City.

[@louiseohare8398]

Gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing, Cheesey. All the best xxx

[@samwatts6190]

It's hard to believe that he's gone. Thoughts are with his family and with you as well. RIP Colin Bell 💙. Thanks for this special video!

[@chrisikin69]

A fine tribute, well done Ian

[@nv8358]

That was lovely personal tribute Ian and I can't help getting emotional at the thought he's no longer with us. He was hero to a lot of us fans of a certain era/age. A very special and talented footballer whose career was sadly cut short, ironically against United who we play tonight. I can't deny that tonight's game now takes on a greater significance and like a lot of fans it would be a fitting tribute if we were to win and then get to the final. Here's hoping. Thanks for the memories Colin. RIP

[@cymruisrael]

Thanks for sharing, Ian.

[@stevesmith7997]

Lovely Ian ! Thankyou .

[@andybell1726]

Beautiful tribute cheesey.

[@markpilling3602]

Thanks Ian. Finally got the courage up to watch this. You pay a great tribute to a great man. I had the honour of meeting him twice at the Etihad. A too lost a close family member in November of last year.

[@CheesyForeverBlue]

Sorry for your loss 💙

[@markpilling3602]

@@CheesyForeverBlue Cheers Ian man. Thanks for the response. Life goes on.

[@DjDugiUK]

Thanks for this Ian, end or an era. Words that seem so simple to say but more powerful than words.

[@livvjanee]

city will do him proud tonight🕊he’ll be watching over, with your dad, and my grandad💙rest in peace Colin💙

[@ianbarker3710]

A moving tribute, Ian. Thanks for sharing. RIP Colin Bell

[@g26tv33]

Rest In Peace King Of The Kippax very sad way to start 2021 he will always be one of our greatest heroes to our club 💙 ⚽️ a true talent and we will all be thinking of colin made our club one of the best all time greats Colin Bell Forever Blue ⚽️💙🙏

[@zedgie68]

Well Ian, that brought a tear to my eyes. RIP Colin, you made me proud to be a Blue. Thank you.

[@DavidSmith-zq2qm]

Great tribute Ian,lucky to see him play many times ,both his debuts for City and Bury scored in both games for City and against City RIP Colin my favourite all time City player

[@paulrigby6008]

Fantastic Tribute Ian 💙

[@jimneil2078]

Thank you very much for sharing your personal memories and thoughts of a very special footballer. Colin was definately my City hero playing in an era when the Blues were blessed with a fantastic team. Thanks also for highlighting his great humanity and humility. My thoughts go out to his family RIP Colin

[@MrSaltford]

great video with so much sadness and feeling your pain ian. rest in peace colin bell what you did for manchester city football and all the fans can never be forgot. you leave us with this message and memories the giants of the game that you was truly one of them say you was the KING does not get any better than that when people around the world have so much respect for what you did never to be forgotten and you will live on forever a legend

[@benrochford8769]

Top bloke a total legend, I am not old enough to see him play but my dad described him as a KDB turned up to 11 so must have been some player. Rest in peace. The king of city

[@tonysheabo]

Just a beautiful tribute to such a great humble man, well played Ian.

[@motionradar3291]

A giant among men has gone, he was peerless, and listening to your lovely warm stories were quite moving. Colin chewing that toffee in the car park, and giving you a 'peg-up' - what a straight talking nice man he seemed - respect for you Cheesey ;-) R.I.P. Colin The King!

[@billpix9394]

That is a magnificent and moving tribute to a very fine gentleman, great player and club legend, spoken from the heart. Thanks, Ian.

[@peterbeard4639]

Very Nice Tribute Ian It hit us all hard last night Rather feels like a member of the family has passed away too I remember meeting him at Maine Road at the Pompey game when the Fisrst Div trophy was lifted Lovely Guy so down to Earth And really Enjoyed meeting my Favourite ever City Player Went to his comeback game too in 1977 v Newcastle Boxing Day Fantastic occasion too RIP Mr Manchester City I'm sure he is up there now discussing City matters with Joe, Malcolm Bernie, Mike and Bert

[@johngrogan6726]

Moving tribute ian thank you 👕😉😞😢

[@jaybariya9]

Even though I haven’t seen him play, I have heard great stuff about him from older generation. People say he used to run the midfield like a horse. His athleticism and stamina was unmatched. More than a player, he was humble, never in a limelight, which today’s players lack. RIP LEGEND. In the league cup semi-final against Man United, he was tackled by Buchan. Today we won our semi-final against Man United and what a tribute it is. Also, I ordered a retro 1972 t-shirt which he wore during his days.

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Thank you for doing this Cheesey, it cant have been easy. Sending you warm thoughts Blue, and to all city fans. Long live the King.

[@citymad2mancitymad644]

BEST CITY PLAYER I HAVE SEEN PLAY MANY TIMES HE WAS MY HERO AND A TRUE GENT....... COLIN THE KING... NEVER FORGOTTEN...LEGEND. 😪👕🧦👕🏐⚽️💙💙💙💙

[@awantamta]

Well if there is anybody who is qualified to do a tribute to Colin Bell, it has to you Ian. You are so lucky to have met him and spend so much time with .I didn't know you had written an autobiography of him, so I know which book I will be getting next. I wanted to be Colin Bell when I was young because he was the heartbeat of the team. He was such a powerful player and he let his football do the talking. I loved the way he played with such grace and force and so humble as well. I always wanted to hear an interview with him but , as you say, he was so retiring, he very rarely spoke in public. I was so pleased to hear him on your podcasts and realised what kind of a person he was, so I was in tears when I heard the news and have been so proud and sad when I heard all the tributes to him from a whole range of people. It is a fitting tribute that we have the 'Colin Bell' stand at the Etihad and so he will always be in our hearts. Thank you Ian and thank you Colin Bell, The King.

[@jamie_sg]

An extremely authentic, interesting yet saddening video. I'm sad I wasn't around to see Colin's prime, although your video has made me understand how great he actually was. Thank you.

[@PieJesu244]

Well said, Colin must be the hero of every City fan over the age of 50.

[@hridayasubedi9612]

Loved it

[@anmoljain4068]

City Till We Die, City Beyond We Die🥲🥲

[@rickcropps16]

Great tribute Ian, very much in my dads era (dad is 70 now)Colin was. I was brought up knowing that he was the best player to wear the blue shirt. My Dads hero Colin was. Rest in Peace Legend.

[@anthonymarshall4685]

What a lovely heart felt tribute.

[@bigmorgan3640]

a very moving video thanks ian goodbye a real legend god please look after citys finest amen