Manchester City legend Francis Lee dies aged 79

Lee, who also had a spell as City chairman in the 1990s, scored 148 goals in 330 appearances for the club between 1967-74

RIP: Former Manchester City player and chairman Francis Lee has died at the age of 79. Pic: PA Photos/PA Wire

Tributes have been paid to one of Manchester City’s greatest players after the former striker and chairman Francis Lee died at the age of 79.

Lee became a legend at Maine Road, where he spent eight years as a player, joining City from home town club Bolton Wanderers in 1967 for a club-record £60,000. During his time at City, he won the First Division title in 1968, FA Cup, League Cup, and European Cup Winners’ Cup, scoring 148 goals in 330 appearances.