As we celebrate the birthday of Alex Williams today, we take a look back at this heartfelt farewell interview, where the legendary keeper watches on as friends and family pay tribute to his immense contribution to the Club's community programme.

Our much-loved former keeper and CITC legend recently left Manchester City after many decades of service on and off the pitch.

From his sisters and mum, to former team-mate Jason Beckford and Sky Sports presenter Mike Wedderburn, there won’t be a dry eye in the house as Alex listens to the many deserved tributes.

He then talks about his career with City, starting with how he progressed from school to one of the biggest and best clubs in the country.

A pioneer for Black footballers in England and a goalkeeper on his way to the top before injury forced his early retirement, Alex instead went on to inspire and enrich the lives of so many in his role with CITC.

Alex has never been anything less than a true gentleman and lifelong Blue throughout - and that isn’t going to change as he moves into retirement.

As he’s thanked at the end of the interview, typically, Alex responds: “Don’t thank me... it’s been a privilege.”

Sentiments echoed by all those lucky enough to know him...