Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Man City legend Franny Lee

Manchester City are enjoying their current successes thanks to players like Franny Lee, Pep Guardiola says.

City are remembering club legend Lee, who sadly passed away this week aged 79. Part of the great City team who won the First Division, FA Cup, League Cup and Cup Winner's Cup between 1968-70, Lee was not only one of City's most decorated players but a former chairman between 1994-98.

Paying tribute, Guardiola said: "He is a part of what we are.

"The reality, the day by day, we are because of people like Franny Lee, Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee, the people of the last generation who helped build this club, this organisation. To the wife and all the family I send a huge hug."

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Earlier on Tuesday, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "Francis will always be remembered as one of Manchester City’s greats. His critical contribution to the Club’s unprecedented success in the 60s and 70s was characterised by flair, dynamism and excitement.

"His record as the Club’s top scorer for five consecutive seasons, his many goals for Club and Country, and his 27 England caps, are all testament to his quality as a player. These are records that will stand the test of time. But, what should also never be forgotten is that, as both player and Chairman, he constantly demonstrated his love, passion and commitment to the Club. It was an extension of his larger-than-life personality. A personality that made an impression wherever he went.

"His passing will sadden not only those connected to Manchester City, but the wider football family. On behalf of everyone at the Club,