Non - Francis Lee

[RobTrent]

Francis Lee, former England and Manchester City player, dies aged 79

The former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee has died at the age of 79

www.theguardian.com

RIP

I think it was When Saturday Comes who used to refer to him as "Lee (pen), so effective was he at gaining spot kicks. A great player.

 

[afcdibby]

RIP Franny. A proper old school striker.

 

[Garbo]

RIP another from my best times as a football fan in the 70’s

 

[New Old Cherry]

Huge player in MC' s history and folklore....top class...fast and direct.. very aggressive too, especially in the derby games with Utd .
Also a big player at Bolton from 59 to 67.
RIP.

 

[Mark WFC]

Always remember this iconic commentary on one his goals .

 

[billythekid]

After retiring from playing in 1976, Lee went into business and famously employed the comedian Peter Kay in his toilet roll factory.

Francis Lee: Former England, Manchester City and Bolton striker dies

Francis Lee played for Bolton, Derby and Manchester City during his 17-year career. He scored more than 200 career league goals, as well as 10 goals in 27 appearances for England, and was also City chairman between 1994 and 1998.

www.skysports.com

RIP

 

[RobTrent]

Always remember this iconic commentary on one his goals .

Imagine the outrage today for celebrating scoring against your former club.

 

[ErikthViking]

Francis Lee, former England and Manchester City player, dies aged 79

The former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee has died at the age of 79

www.theguardian.com

RIP

I think it was When Saturday Comes who used to refer to him as "Lee (pen), so effective was he at gaining spot kicks. A great player.

Bournemouth were away at Southport that weekend and I went to see Francis Lee and Denis Law play for Man City at the Dell instead. Sadly, Lee didn't play that afternoon. However City had an amazing range of striking talent. That afternoon, as well as Denis Law, City had Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell, Frank Carrodus and Rodney Marsh. Not playing along with Lee were Alan Oakes and Dennis Tueart. Imagine having eight players in the squad all capable of getting goals.

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[afcdibby]

Bournemouth were away at Southport that weekend and I went to see Francis Lee and Denis Law play for Man City at the Dell instead. Sadly, Lee didn't play that afternoon. However City had an amazing range of striking talent. That afternoon, as well as Denis Law, City had Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell, Frank Carrodus and Rodney Marsh. Not playing along with Lee were Alan Oakes and Dennis Tueart. Imagine having eight players in the squad all capable of getting goals.

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There's some great names there mate.

 

[corfe_red]

Lee one pen, wasn't the joke that some thought him Chinese.......

Great player, just one of those players that made you smile when they played.

Good fight with Norman Hunter, they might be sharing a pint tonight....RIP.

Francis Lee: a life in pictures

Manchester City’s former player and chairman has passed away aged 79 – we take a look back at his career

www.theguardian.com

 

[LewSwimmin]

Francis Lee, former England and Manchester City player, dies aged 79

The former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee has died at the age of 79

www.theguardian.com

RIP

I think it was When Saturday Comes who used to refer to him as "Lee (pen), so effective was he at gaining spot kicks. A great player.

They used to call him" The Chinaman" because of the regular local newspaper headlines "LEE WON PEN" Sad loss of another brilliant old player.