News of Colin Bell's death has rocked the footballing world as tributes continue to pour in for the Manchester City legend.
Bell passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a long-term illness, aged 74.
The former midfielder is regarded as one of the greatest players in City's history and his status there has been reflected by the mass outpour of emotion at the sad news.
Former England striker Gary Lineker grew up watching Bell and he was one of the first to pay his respects.
'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 Man City and England.'
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PandeStephen
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Rip Legendary
ShubhankurSharma
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Manchester city has a legend?
Yeah they'll wear his jersey tonight
Baycnoru
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Manchester city has a legend?
nomdoptuyz
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RIP our regend
Zinknpyz
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what a loss....my condolences
hadbelprsz
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RIP COLLIN BELL from a football fan in Namibia condolence to the family
ManCityFanForever
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RIP Legend
MelvinJKamara
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RIP
Gudtym-11
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RIP
Hahdnorz
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yet man city doesn't have any legends before the Abu Dhabi take over ....time to do some history reading fellazzz
TOOTMANCITY
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rest in peace
AverageS4v4g3
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Rest in Peace legend
nezacnuz
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RIP beacuse of you ill starten to be a City supporter
Brightisaac
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My heartfelt condolence
gallasyommy
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Even though you played for our rival, it shouldn't stop a true United Fans from giving you the last respect. I don't really know you but what you've done in the sport speaks for you. RIP sire😭😭😭
Heski-can-smd
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the hair tho
RAJANSHARMA
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Sad news
Alex4Arinze
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RIP legend..... though I don't know you,but if you were this massive influence to football world.....REST ON BALLER
Puebrsu
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RIP