Bump: How Other Clubs Remember Their Heroes

[Macmoish]

Please add to this. Given what we've been speaking about recently - Tony Ingham and Mike Keen; Rodney Marsh; the Wintons, etc.
Interesting what others do: Fulham of course have a statue of Johnny Haynes

This I just saw

Scun.thorpe United Official Site

THE JACK BROWNSWORD WAY
Posted on: Fri 11 Jun 2010
The Iron will rename the entrance road to Glanford Park 'The Jack Brownsword Way' at the club's open day on Sunday, July 4.

United have had approval from North Lincolnshire Council to change the name of the road.

"The chairman has spoken to Jack's widow Queenie and she was delighted that we're renaming the road in honour of Jack," said general manager David Beeby.

"Queenie will officially re-open the road at our Open Day on July 4."

The club would like to thank all the businesses along the road for their co-operation and agreeing to the name change.

Brownsword passed away last December at the age of 86 and the club were looking for a suitable way to pay tribute to the man who holds the club record for Football League appearances, making 597 in all between 1950 and 1964.

Widely regarded as 'Mr Scun.thorpe United', Brownsword was with the club from their old Midland League days, and helped them to their best ever finish of fourth in the old Second Division during the early sixties.

www.scun.thorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442~2068814,00.html

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Coventry Official Site

NEWS: Appeal for Jimmy Hill statue
Posted on: Wed 16 Jun 2010

LEGEND is a term which can be overused in football circles - but few would disagree it rightly applies to former Sky Blues manager and chairman Jimmy Hill.

And now a campaign to erect a permanent reminder of Hill and his achievements has been launched by Coventry City director Joe Elliott.

Elliott is behind the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal which aims to raise £150,000 to commission and install a statue of Hill outside the main entrance to the Ricoh Arena.

The plan has already received the backing of Coventry City, the Ricoh Arena and Arena Coventry Limited and The Professional Footballers' Association has been in contact to indicate its support.

The statue will be sculptured by the world famous artist Nicholas Dimbleby.

Scroll to the bottom to find out how you can donate!

Fundraising has now begun with a deadline of Saturday, July 31- the same day as the Sky Blues take on West Bromwich Albion in a friendly at the Ricoh Arena.

Elliott said: "What Jimmy Hill achieved for both Coventry City and the game of football cannot be overstated.

"Jimmy is a man held in extremely high esteem by supporters, and he is a man of the people, so it is a fitting tribute that a statue to celebrate his achievements should be commissioned by the fans.

"It only seems like yesterday that Jimmy was leading a chorus of the Sky Blues song on the pitch before the last game at Highfield Road and the first game at the Ricoh Arena.

"Jimmy was responsible, not only for shaping Coventry City into the club it is today on and off the pitch, but also changing the face of football.

"This statue would be a fitting tribute to a great man and one of the most important figures in the history of Coventry City so I am appealing for everyone to support this project."

The former Fulham player was responsible for the biggest transformation in Coventry City's history when he changed the colour of the strip to Sky Blue and guided the club to promotion from the old Third Division before taking it to the top flight for the first time in its history during the 1966/67 season.

Hill is one of the most innovative figures the sport has ever seen with his career taking in almost every role in the game from player, union leader, coach, manager, match official, director and chairman to television executive, presenter and analyst.

His lasting impact on the game is still evident today having been credited with the introduction of the three points for a win system, scrapping the maximum wage for players and commissioning the first all-seater stadium during his time at Coventry City.



The Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal is being supported by Coventry Building Society and anyone wishing to make a donation to the appeal can do so at any of the company's branches.

Any donation will be gratefully received but for those wishing to contribute more there are special incentives available.

A donation of £5,000 will see the contributor's name inscribed on the statue plinth, while for a maximum of six people, a £12,000 contribution will see an inscription on the plinth plus a miniature bronze statue issued to the donator.

Those wishing to donate £12,000 or more will also have the chance to meet Jimmy Hill, subject to health, during a special lunch at the game on Saturday, July 31.

Donations are accepted by cash or cheque at any Coventry Building Society Branch and by cheques made out to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal and posted to Godiva House, Binley Business Park, Coventry. CV3 2TQ.

Online bank transfers can also be made to the Jimmy Hill Tribute Appeal using account number 44715278 and sort code 40-63-01.

www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10269~2071506,00.html

[Macmoish]

Cardiff....

FRED KEENOR STATUE APPEAL
Tue 29 Jun 2010

The Fred Keenor Statue Committee is hosting an open meeting at the Duke of Clarence pub in Canton, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 1st (7.30pm), as part of its efforts to encourage more fans to become involved in fundraising events.

David Craig, project manager and Cardiff City Supporters' Trust board member, hopes fans willing to help the appeal will attend.

"We hope to see those in support of this important appeal at the Duke of Clarence on July 1," said David.

"Of course, everybody who feels passionate about our cause can support events already planned or organise their own.

"If fans have any bright ideas for other fundraising efforts, we'd be delighted to hear from them."

David stressed that people helping the appeal didn't need to be members of the Trust, saying: "We welcome help from anyone, so please come along. There's no World Cup football on that night either so you won't be missing anything!

"This campaign is not just about recognising a Cardiff or Welsh football hero but also honouring a City of Cardiff sporting legend."

If you need further information contact David Craig on [e-mail] or call him on 029 2063 6637.

Donations to the appeal fund can be made by following this link, redirecting you to the CCFC Supporters Trust website.

www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10335~2080495,00.html

[Macmoish]

Bump...

And some others I recall posting over the past year - just don't remember who...

And that is just "Big" Memories.

One could argue, looking after former players...And at minimum, keeping them in the QPR family...

[Lonegunmen]

Wow! that sc**thorpe move is awesome and so too Coventry. Hill to me would have made an awesome Robin Hood in the movies. He has that Robin Hood look about him. But no one can deny his input in the game. His comments on TV were for the most part very well thought out and forward thinking. Always trying to promote the game rather than destroy it. And good on Cardiff recognising their player too. Good statute. Meanwhile at Loftus Road the Giannis Paladini suite awaits it's conception.

[RoryTheRanger]

The only problem with putting a statue outside Loftus Road road is that there is the slight chance that a car could crash into it

[Lonegunmen]

You're not suggesting a particular model F1 car are you?

[RoryTheRanger]

Jun 26, 2011 8:44:23 GMT Lonegunmen said:

You're not suggesting a particular model F1 car are you?

Might be, with a rather orangey coloured driver

[Lonegunmen]

You mean like this sort of colour and shape?

[RoryTheRanger]

Jun 26, 2011 8:51:17 GMT Lonegunmen said:

You mean like this sort of colour and shape?

Blimey, how did you get his passport picture??? ;D

[Lonegunmen]

ITK Mate, ITK

[Macmoish]

Port Vale Fan Site

OVF Headlines Work to begin on Sproson statue
Work is finally set to begin on the foundations for a statue of Vale legend Roy Sproson.

There was controversy earlier this week when work was delayed apparently due to lack of paperwork but the fan-led Sproson Fund have now been given the go-ahead to begin the ground work after submitting their contractor's insurance documents to the club.

Initial work will include demolishing steps in front of the main entrance to make way for the sixteen foot bronze-covered statue.

The fund still needs £3,000 to complete the work and if you buy an OVF Mug we will donate £1 to the fund for every one sold. Click on the link to buy a mug - www.onevalefan.co.uk/?pageid=ovfmug


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