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Manchester City legend Colin Bell dies age 74 from 'non-Covid related illness' as club prepare tribute of retro No.8 shirts against rivals United in honour of former FA Cup and title-winning star

Manchester City legend Colin Bell, the King of the Kippax, has died aged 74.

Bell, regarded as one of the finest players ever to pull on the City shirt, passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a long-term illness.

The midfielder won all three major domestic trophies at Maine Road and was part of the team to lift the 1970 European Cup Winners’ Cup.

Manchester City legend Colin Bell has passed away at the age of 74, the club have confirmed
Bell spent 13 years as a player at Maine Road, winning both the first and second division titles

Bell spent 13 years as a player at Maine Road, winning both the first and second division titles

Pep Guardiola’s squad will pay tribute to Bell at Manchester United on Wednesday night by walking out in retro kits from his era, all adorning the No 8.