Francis Lee was the England international who rival fans couldn’t help but admire – even as they fumed over his ability to win soft penalties; he passed away at the age of 79 on Monday
Manchester City legend Francis Lee played football with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his lips.
And that broad, cheeky grin after scoring one sensational goal prompted Match of the Day commentator Barry Davies to famously exclaim: “Look at his face, just look at his face!”
That 1974 wonder strike from Lee was in the colours of Derby County against his former club City, making it even sweeter for the barrel-chested Bolton born striker.
Lee, 79, who died on Monday, became a Manchester City legend and fans favourite after joining them in 1967, following eight years at his home town club. He helped the Sky Blues win the First Division title in 1968, the FA Cup the following year and the League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup the year after that. He scored 148 goals in 330 appearances during an eight-year spell at City.