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'A true Blue' - Tributes pour in for Peter Bonetti from Chelsea fans

Chelsea supporters flooded social media on Sunday afternoon with tributes to former goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, who has passed away aged 78.

The Blues released a statement on Sunday afternoon confirming that the former England international, who was part of the Three Lions squad that won the World Cup back in 1966, had sadly passed away following a long illness.

The goalkeeper, who was known as "The Cat" for his lighting-quick reflexes and graceful style, spent 15 years with the Blues, establishing himself as one of the best goalkeepers the club has ever had.

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His passing, understandably, has brought about an emotional response from Chelsea's supporters, who have quickly shared their memories of him.

Here is what some Blues fans have had to say on Twitter on the sad passing of the former Blues star...

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