arrived at the club from neighbours Bury in 1966 and over the next 13 years wrote his name into the history books as well as the hearts and minds of everyone who watched him.
As part of a thrilling attacking trio including Franny Lee and Mike Summerbee, Bell was part of some of the greatest City triumphs as they went from winning the second division title in the year that he joined to conquering England in 1968 and Europe in 1970.
With Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best among those on the other side of town, it truly was a golden age for Manchester football and Bell was a player that City fans fell in love watching such a complete midfielder in action leading them to the title over their nearest and fiercest rivals.
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