Ian Mellor dead at 74: Former Man City star passes away as Sky Sports reporter son pays heartfelt tribute

FORMER Manchester City star Ian Mellor has died at the age of 74.

The ex-winger passed away this morning after a long battle with illness.

The news was announced by his son Neil, who now works for Sky Sports as a pundit after playing spells with Liverpool and West Ham.

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