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Football Family gather to remember Bernard Halford

Members of the Football Family gathered to pay respects to Bernard Halford.

City’s beloved former Life President, Bernard sadly passed away, aged 77, on 26 March 2019. Family, friends, colleagues and fans met at St Mary’s RC in Failsworth on Wednesday 10 April to celebrate his life and share memories.

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The church service was preceded by the cortege visiting the Etihad Stadium, where staff and fans stood to remember their much-loved and highly-regarded colleague and friend.

The church service was preceded by the cortege visiting the Etihad Stadium, where staff and fans stood to remember their much-loved and highly-regarded colleague and friend.
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Current City managers Pep Guardiola and Nick Cushing were in attendance, as well as Captain Vincent Kompany.

Current City managers Pep Guardiola and Nick Cushing were in attendance, as well as Captain Vincent Kompany.
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Former City player Kolo Toure paid his respects.

Former City player Kolo Toure paid his respects.
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Former player Joe Hart and Shaun Goater were amongst the attendees.

Former player Joe Hart and Shaun Goater were amongst the attendees.
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Former City boss Peter Reid and former player Paul Walsh.

Former City boss Peter Reid and former player Paul Walsh.
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Former United chief Sir Alex Ferguson put rivalries aside to honour Bernard's memory.

Former United chief Sir Alex Ferguson put rivalries aside to honour Bernard's memory.
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Ex-City midfielder Michael Brown.

Ex-City midfielder Michael Brown.
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All-time greats Francis Lee, Mike Summerbee and Colin Bell paid their respects.

All-time greats Francis Lee, Mike Summerbee and Colin Bell paid their respects.
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Bernard's knowledge and ceaseless commitment saw him become a significant figure within Manchester’s grassroots football scene, particularly with the Manchester FA. Chief Executive Colin Bridgford is pictured in attendance.

Bernard's knowledge and ceaseless commitment saw him become a significant figure within Manchester’s grassroots football scene, particularly with the Manchester FA. Chief Executive Colin Bridgford is pictured in attendance.
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Former City player, Captain and manager, Tony Book.

Former City player, Captain and manager, Tony Book.
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Actor and City fan John Henshaw also attended.

Actor and City fan John Henshaw also attended.
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Former Academy chief Jim Cassell and former Academy kitman Rod Owen.

Former Academy chief Jim Cassell and former Academy kitman Rod Owen.
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Ex-City manager Mark Hughes.

Ex-City manager Mark Hughes.
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City skipper Vincent Kompany.

City skipper Vincent Kompany.
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A favourite photograph – Bernard is seen lifting the FA Cup aloft at Wembley Stadium in 2011.

A favourite photograph – Bernard is seen lifting the FA Cup aloft at Wembley Stadium in 2011.
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Bernard’s coffin was draped in sky blue, adorned with lilies.

Bernard’s coffin was draped in sky blue, adorned with lilies.
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The service was streamed outside for fans.

The service was streamed outside for fans.
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