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Another book signing by Colin Bell

MANCHESTER City legend Colin Bell will be signing copies of his autobiography at the CityStore this Saturday, November 3.

He will be at the store between 10.00am and noon, so get there early as past events have proved popular.

Read my review of his book Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero.

Colin Bell, Blue through and through

I CAN confidently say that 'I was there' when Colin Bell made his comeback from an injury that had kept him out for almost two years against Newcastle on Boxing Day, 1977.

The game is my first memory of a City match and I was sat in the Platt Lane Stand with my dad, to the left of the goal, about half way up as Colin Bell came out for the second 45 minutes.

Anelka and troubles in France

THERE is a very interesting article from The Guardian that highlights the fact that former Blue Nicolas Anelka comes from close to the area that sparked the riots in France.

The piece says that Anelka grew up in an area that suffered from 'a lot of unemployment, a certain amount of drugs, a lot of angry people, a lot of small crime'.

Although Anelka's time with City ended on a sour note there was no denying his talent, ability and scoring prowess.

It would be good to see him win a place in the French national side and off the field establish himself as a role model for millions of others struggling to escape les banlieus.

Colin Bell book signing in Stockport

A READER of the site has posted a comment saying that Colin Bell will be signing copies of his biography, Colin Bell - Reluctant Hero, in Stockport next week.

Colin is expected to be at Waterstones bookstore in Stockport's Merseyway shopping centre on Thursday, November 17 from 1pm.

Bert Trautmann - true Blue

THERE is an interesting story on The Telegraph website about Bert Trautmann and how he established himself as a great within English football.

He tells of his experiences of life in Nazi Germany, how he came to join City after the war and the famous tackle that broke his neck.

The piece also goes on to highlight the charity work he has done and how the Queen welcomed him when he went to receive his OBE.

Colin Bell book signing

THE greatest player to wear the Sky Blue of City will be signing copies of his autobiography in the City Store at the stadium this weekend.

Colin Bell, footballing hero and legend, will be signing copies of his book from 10am on Saturday, October 29.

If Bell was playing today he would be up there with likes of Zidane and Ronaldinho, and now the story of his life is available to read.

Colin Bell's book is titled Reluctant Hero: The  Autobiography of a Manchester City and England Legend and it comes out tomorrow.

Look out for a review of the book on the site next week.

George Weah for President

I REMEMBER saying 'no way' when I heard the news that George Weah was signing for City, but he did and his time at the Blues was far from boring.

Well now he has turned to politics in his home country of Liberia and is standing to be President, many people predict equally interesting times ahead for all Liberians.

Terry Phelan in New Zealand

ONE of my favourite players to pull on a City shirt was Terry Phelan, one of the quickest footballers I've ever seen.

Well it would appear that he has taken up the manager's job at Otago United, a club that plays league football in New Zealand.

He is still only 38 and considering he has packed in an FA Cup winners medal, two first division championships and two World Cups, I wonder if he will be putting on his boots if called upon?

Trautmann at book signings

MANCHESTER City legend Bert Trautmann is set to take part in a number of book signings marking the updating of his biography.

Trautmann: The Biography by Alan Rowlands has been updated after the big man’s recent award of an OBE and the setting up of the Trautmann Foundation.

Pearce backs Shaun

STUART Pearce believes Shaun Wright Phillips will be a star player for England ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Wales.

Speaking at the launch of National Pub Football Week the City boss also said Wright Phillips should have been played more often for England.