Post by Macmoish on Nov 8, 2011 7:40:51 GMT
Not QPR: So no Jim Gregory stand or Alec Stock stand Rodney Marsh Stand or Mike Keen stand (or Gianni Paladini stand )
TELEGRAPH/Josie Ensor
What do you have to do to have a stand named after you?
After Manchester United re-named their North stand after Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Ensor examines other Premier League clubs' terraces which bear influential names.
Alex Ferguson stand - What do you have to do to have a stand named after you?
Manchester United - One stand
The new Sir Alex Ferguson stand.
Manchester City - One stand
The West Stand at the club was renamed the Colin Bell stand in 2004 after the midfielder, who is widely regarded as City’s greatest ever player. Joe Mercer, one of the most influential players through the 1930s and into the 1940s, is commemorated by his old club with the road Joe Mercer Way.
Arsenal - No stands, two bridges
Arsenal renamed two bridges at Emirates Stadium in honour of long-serving club directors Ken Friar and Danny Fiszman. The bridges, which were originally known as the North Bridge and South Bridge, were renamed to mark the two men’s contribution to to the club.
Liverpool - No stands, two gates
Two gates at Anfield are named after former Liverpool managers: Bill Shankly (in charge between 1959 and 1974,) and Bob Paisley.
Chelsea - One stand
The Matthew Harding Stand, with a capacity of 10,884, is named after the former Chelsea director. His investment in the club enabled construction of the stand which was completed in time for the 1996–97 season. Each executive box is also named after a former Chelsea player.
Newcastle United - Two stands
The Milburn Stand, the main stand on the west side of the pitch, is named after 1950s’ legend Jackie Milburn. Leazes End (officially the Sir John Hall Stand) is named unofficially for its proximity to Leazes Park, and officially after the club's Life President Sir John Hall.
Aston Villa - One stand
Chairman Doug Ellis had a stand named after him in a move that caused some controversy among Villa fans with some still referring to it as the previous name Witton Lane Stand.
Norwich City - Two stands
The Barclay Stand is named after Captain Evelyn Barclay, a former vice-president of the club, who donated the cost of roofing the original stand. The single-tiered Geoffrey Watling City Stand was built following a severe fire in its ageing predecessor and named after the former Norwich City president.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Every stand
Steve Bull, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, has a stand named after him, as does Stan Cullis, who played for the club in the 1930s and went on to manage them 20 years later. The other two sides of the stadium are named after Billy Wright, the first football player in the world to earn 100 caps, and former Wolves Chairman and Vice President Jack Harris.
West Bromwich Albion - No stands, one gate
The Jeff Astle gates, which commemorate one of Albion's greatest strikers, form the entrance to The Hawthorns.
Fulham - One stand
Shortly after the passing of one of Fulham's greatest players Johnny Haynes, the Stevenage Road Stand was re-named after the inside-forward.
Bolton Wanderers - One stand
The Nat Lofthouse Stand on the stadium’s east side honours the player who was capped 33 times for England.
Blackburn Rovers - Two stands
Blackburn honoured former club owner Jack Walker with his own stand, along with the late great and long-serving Rover Ronnie Clayton.
Everton, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, Sunderland, Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur, Wigan Athletic - No stands
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8875199/What-do-you-have-to-do-to-have-a-stand-named-after-you.html
TELEGRAPH/Josie Ensor
What do you have to do to have a stand named after you?
After Manchester United re-named their North stand after Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Ensor examines other Premier League clubs' terraces which bear influential names.
Alex Ferguson stand - What do you have to do to have a stand named after you?
Manchester United - One stand
The new Sir Alex Ferguson stand.
Manchester City - One stand
The West Stand at the club was renamed the Colin Bell stand in 2004 after the midfielder, who is widely regarded as City’s greatest ever player. Joe Mercer, one of the most influential players through the 1930s and into the 1940s, is commemorated by his old club with the road Joe Mercer Way.
Arsenal - No stands, two bridges
Arsenal renamed two bridges at Emirates Stadium in honour of long-serving club directors Ken Friar and Danny Fiszman. The bridges, which were originally known as the North Bridge and South Bridge, were renamed to mark the two men’s contribution to to the club.
Liverpool - No stands, two gates
Two gates at Anfield are named after former Liverpool managers: Bill Shankly (in charge between 1959 and 1974,) and Bob Paisley.
Chelsea - One stand
The Matthew Harding Stand, with a capacity of 10,884, is named after the former Chelsea director. His investment in the club enabled construction of the stand which was completed in time for the 1996–97 season. Each executive box is also named after a former Chelsea player.
Newcastle United - Two stands
The Milburn Stand, the main stand on the west side of the pitch, is named after 1950s’ legend Jackie Milburn. Leazes End (officially the Sir John Hall Stand) is named unofficially for its proximity to Leazes Park, and officially after the club's Life President Sir John Hall.
Aston Villa - One stand
Chairman Doug Ellis had a stand named after him in a move that caused some controversy among Villa fans with some still referring to it as the previous name Witton Lane Stand.
Norwich City - Two stands
The Barclay Stand is named after Captain Evelyn Barclay, a former vice-president of the club, who donated the cost of roofing the original stand. The single-tiered Geoffrey Watling City Stand was built following a severe fire in its ageing predecessor and named after the former Norwich City president.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Every stand
Steve Bull, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, has a stand named after him, as does Stan Cullis, who played for the club in the 1930s and went on to manage them 20 years later. The other two sides of the stadium are named after Billy Wright, the first football player in the world to earn 100 caps, and former Wolves Chairman and Vice President Jack Harris.
West Bromwich Albion - No stands, one gate
The Jeff Astle gates, which commemorate one of Albion's greatest strikers, form the entrance to The Hawthorns.
Fulham - One stand
Shortly after the passing of one of Fulham's greatest players Johnny Haynes, the Stevenage Road Stand was re-named after the inside-forward.
Bolton Wanderers - One stand
The Nat Lofthouse Stand on the stadium’s east side honours the player who was capped 33 times for England.
Blackburn Rovers - Two stands
Blackburn honoured former club owner Jack Walker with his own stand, along with the late great and long-serving Rover Ronnie Clayton.
Everton, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, Sunderland, Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur, Wigan Athletic - No stands
www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8875199/What-do-you-have-to-do-to-have-a-stand-named-after-you.html