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#4 Francis Lee – Manchester City

Former footballer Francis Lee attends a match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers, circa 1995. Man City won 3-0. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
Francis Lee in 1995 as chairman

Former hero-cum Chairman, Francis Lee remains a cult hero within City folklore. For his goalscoring exploits during City's most successful ever era - 1960's and early 1970's - Lee was predominately known for his knack of scoring goals against City's bitter rivals. Lee scored ten goals against United during his eight-year stint at Maine Road and will forever be remembered as one of City's holy trinity - alongside Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee.

During the 1967/1968 season - much like the 2011/2012 season - City and United were competing for a First Division title. City pipped ahead of their bitter rivals with many thanks to Lee's goals. Not only in the final game of the season at St. James's Park, but also for his strikes against United during that decisive campaign.

Such was Lee's significance in the derby match; only Wayne Rooney has scored more derby goals than the English international.

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