Man City ‘hero’ and former coach who ‘gave so much to help footballers’ dies aged 87 as emotional tributes pour in

TRIBUTES have been paid to ex-Manchester City player and coach Steve Fleet who died aged 87.

The goalkeeper was recently diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer.

Black and white photo of Steve holding a soccer ball.

He played for Bolton Wanderers as a schoolboy, joined City as an amateur in 1953.

After retirement her joined coaching at Stockport County in 1970, including a brief stint as caretaker manager before returning to City coaching its young stars.

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