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If Manchester City legend Colin Bell were playing today, he'd be one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world and would command the wages of, and comparison to, the likes of Zidane, Ronaldinho or Ballack. Most Manchester City fans regard Bell as the club's best ever player. He graced the midfield during their greatest years, as they won the League Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup. The man they nicknamed 'Nijinsky', due to his supreme athleticism, captained Bury at the age of 17 and represented England 48 times before a serious knee injury effectively ended his career when he was just 29.
Now, for the first time, 'King Colin' has opened up. He talks about his childhood; about never knowing his mother, who died while he was a baby; and of being brought up by his aunt and then his father and older sister. He then leads us through the glory years, singles out his greatest opponents and compares the modern game with the era he dominated.
In Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero, Bell covers the many highs and lows of his career, including his views on the tackle in a Manchester derby that ended his footballing dreams and could even have cost him his life. There's humour, too, as he recalls a teammate who couldn't swim being carried shoulder high through the incoming tide on Blackpool beach, and the time he sent a fellow player to a hotel reception in his birthday suit.
This candid and entertaining autobiography offers a unique insight into the world of a true legend who never actively sought fame. With tributes from the likes of Malcolm Allison, Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Charlton, Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero is the life story of a footballer whose brilliance on the field demanded adulation but who was never comfortable in the spotlight, a player who truly preferred to let his feet do the talking.
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Colin Bell played for Manchester City between 1966 and 1979, during which time he made just under 500 appearances and scored 152 goals.
Ian Cheeseman is a reporter for BBC GMR and has been a Manchester City fan all his life. He is 45 years old and is married with two children.
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Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero
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Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, 2005
ISBN 10: 1840187719
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. If Manchester City legend Colin Bell were playing today, he'd be one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world and would command the wages of, and comparison to, the likes of Zidane, Ronaldinho or Ballack. Most Manchester City fans regard Bell as the club's best ever player. He graced the midfield during their greatest years, as they won the League Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup. The man they nicknamed 'Nijinsky', due to his supreme athleticism, captained Bury at the age of 17 and represented England 48 times before a serious knee injury effectively ended his career when he was just 29. Now, for the first time, 'King Colin' has opened up. He talks about his childhood in Hesleden, County Durham; about never knowing his mother, who died while he was a baby; and of being brought up by his aunt and then his father and older sister. He then leads us through the glory years, singles out his greatest opponents and compares the modern game with the era he dominated. In "Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero", Bell covers the many highs and lows of his career, including his views on the tackle in a Manchester derby that ended his footballing dreams and could even have cost him his life. There's humour, too, as he recalls a teammate who couldn't swim being carried shoulder high through the incoming tide on Blackpool beach, and the time he sent a fellow player to a hotel reception in his birthday suit. This candid and entertaining autobiography offers a unique insight into the world of a true legend who never actively sought fame. With tributes from the likes of Malcolm Allison, Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Charlton, "Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero" is the life story of a footballer whose brilliance on the field demanded adulation but who was never comfortable in the spotlight, a player who truly preferred to let his feet do the talking. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR001844770
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Hardback. Zustand: Acceptable. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Standard. Outline:- If Manchester City legend Colin Bell were playing today he`d be one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world and would command the wages of and comparison to the likes of Zidane Pires and Rivaldo. While his remarkable success came before football heroes acquired celebrity status he was every bit as talented as today`s superstars and would have been a footballer of global stature. best player of all time. He graced the midfield during their greatest years as they lifted the League Championship FA Cup League Cup and European Cup-Winners Cup. The man they nicknamed Nijinski due to his supreme athleticism captained Bury at the age of 17 and represented England 48 times before a serious knee injury effectively ended his career at just 29. County Durham. He talks about never knowing his mother who died while he was a baby and of being brought up by his aunt and then his father and older sister. He explains why the love of his life his wife Marie was never allowed to watch him play and why his family means so much to him. The many highs and lows of his career are covered including his views on the tackle in a Manchester derby that ended his footballing dreams and could even have cost him his life. His contemporaries remember his determination to return to the game and Colin explains why he`ll never speak again to his former City teammate Francis Lee. Bobby Charlton Colin the King is the life story of a footballer whose brilliance on the field demanded adulation but who was never comfortable in the spotlight; a player who truly preferred to let his feet do the talking.-> the publisher of this HARDBACK book is Mainstream Publishing The date of this copy is 2005 booksalvation have grade it as Acceptable and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK. No. Book. Artikel-Nr. 9781840187717HG2611
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