The story of Bert Trautmann goes beyond football and becomesa part of post-war reconciliation - Jersey Evening Post

The story of Bert Trautmann goes beyond football and becomesa part of post-war reconciliation - Jersey Evening Post

By Lindsay Ash RECENTLY I wrote a piece on the FA Cup and I mentioned a man named Bert Trautmann. Now, being a football aficionado, I presumed that everyone knew of this historical figure who was the custodian of the Manchester City net and had a dodgy neck – but apparently not, as several people have inquired as to who Mr Trautmann was and what his claim to fame was or, as one less subtle individual put it: “Who the **** is Bert Trautmann?” Wel…