Happy birthday Bill Glazier.

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

80 today, one of the best goalkeepers ever to play for the Sky Blues and never wore gloves

It was a privilege to watch him play. Good health Bill and here's to you

 

[SeasiderRob]

THE best. Happy birthday Bill.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

The goalie when I first saw us in 1972. He was a very athletic keeper and made spectacular dives that always looked good in photographs.

 

[dadgad]

Many happy returns; fearless athleticism!

 

[Bad Boy]

Fantastic keeper.

 

[Donato's Truncheon]

THE best keeper we've ever had IMO, and did as much as anyone else to get us into the top flight, keep us there in the tough early seasons, and get us into Europe. Arguably we might have got past Bayern Munich if he hadn't been injured for the first leg.

Really weird that I jokingly referenced him a couple of hours ago without knowing it was his 80th birthday. Many happy returns Bill

 

[CDK]

Happy birthday bill,a gentleman and a true great.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

THE best keeper we've ever had IMO, and did as much as anyone else to get us into the top flight, keep us there in the tough early seasons, and get us into Europe. Arguably we might have got past Bayern Munich if he hadn't been injured for the first leg.

Really weird that I jokingly referenced him a couple of hours ago without knowing it was his 80th birthday. Many happy returns Bill

Yes…you framed a pun around him.

 

[HerneBayGaz]

We have had some great goalkeepers in my time, but for me he was my favourite, an outstanding keeper.
Good ole Bill.
Thanks for the memories
Have a smashing day.

 

[MalcSB]

Yes…you framed a pun around him.

That was paneful

 

[hopesprings]

Absolutely great keeper...true gent too. I would deffo call him a City legend and would be my choice of best keeper that I have seen as a City player.Happy birthday hope he is still healthy

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

I was upset when he took over from Bob Wesson but Jimmy was right as usual, a great goalkeeper. Happy birthday

 

[Saddlebrains]

His brother Double has done well at Ryton this summer

 

[slowpoke]

Good old Bill.

Signed for us on the morning of our away game at Portsmouth, you could do that then. When the team ran out no one knew who he was, murmurings who it was but at about 12 years old I’d never heard of him, no internet in those days, we won 2-0. Wasn’t until we got back and read the Pink we found out for certain..
It was a then world record fee for a goalkeeper of £35000.

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

Yes a big happy Birthday to you Bill.
You are a much loved and admired by the older Sky Blues fans .

 

[slowpoke]

Was at Manchester City when he broke his leg which possibly cost him a World Cup place as a reserve to Gordon Banks in the 1966 cup winning squad.
Ronnie Rees went in goal and played a blinder we drew 1-1.

 

[Will Silver CCFC57]

One of my favourite players. Was really pleased to meet him and shake his hand at the inaugural Legends day. Happy Birthday.

 

[jagman]

Was the best goalie ever to play for Coventry that includes Oggie. Would put him in the all time best City team. Happy birthday Bill and many more to come.

 

[MTK]

When I first started to love football as a little girl, I wanted to be Bill Glazier. I’d kick a small ball against the wall in the living room and save it over and over. Happy birthday Bill. A true City legend

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

Your first heroes stay longest with you and Glazier was one of mine. Rolled up sleeves, cap on head and gloveless and skinny legs. A different age.