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There was an article in last months "When Saturday Comes" about the large number of player statues that have been erected at English football grounds over the last 20 years.
I always thought it would be a great idea to have a statue of a player at Turners Cross (Dave Barry would be my choice).
Has any club or fan group seriously looked into erecting a statue of a major figure in their clubs history?
For example would Finn Harps consider a Brendan Bradley statue as part of their new stadium?
I dunno would you put up a statue when someone is still alive? Maybe i'm wrong but thats what i would have thought. It would be a great tribute to any player who served a club well but you'd really want to get it right before it was put up .... and select a player who would please all fans (if he was that good then it would be easy to agree)
I would most definitely welcome a statue of Brendan Bradley or Fran Fields at the new stadium. I think its more the cost of the statue that puts clubs off. There is more important things to be worrying about. I'd imagine one or more of the new stands at the ground will be named after people like Bradley or Fields
Ye have to agree I'd imagine costs would be quite high
I'm laying down the foundations for a Joey Ndo statue at the Showgrounds.
On or off the pitch? You could just choose him in the first eleven and do the same job..
And he'd still make Chris Turner and Ronan Finn look ordinary.Quote:
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When - or 'if' - we sort out our basket case of a club, there is talk of erecting a statue to the late Miko Nolan at Terryland, provided the club is given permission to do so by the Galway FA, which owns the ground. Can't see it happening myself, but it is a lovely sentiment and would be hugely welcomed by United fans, especially those of a slightly more 'mature' vintage
Ndo's standing on the ball as the game goes past routine is perfectly suited to a statue pose..Quote:
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We had John Lester in midfield a couple fo years ago. does that count?
Too much bronze needed for a John Lester statue. A nice Michael Jackson statue would go down well at Wexford Youths.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I heard that Pats had a Paul Osam statue made, but it broke before they could unveil it.
I heard that South Dublin County Council were going to erect a statue of Paddy Coad, but Thomas Davis sued, insisting he be depicted carrying sliother and hurl.
I heard Bohs were going to have a statue of Jackie Jameson built for them by a builder in a deal which couldn't possibly lose them money. They promptly spent the money they couldn't use, and then they lost the money when the builder turned out to have a small problem with liquidity.
I heard UCD were going to erect a statue of Tony MacDonnell, but he is a decent and modest bloke and asked them to spend the money on a player scholarship instead.
Yes, there is a clear Dublin bias to the above; you'll get over it.
I realise I've excluded Shelbourne, but then Shelbourne fans have come to terms with the fact that they're the fifth club in Dublin.
Is al-Fayed buying Yoofs?Quote:
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For now...Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
I read that initially as the filth club in Dublin. I didn't bat an eyelid. I thought BonnieShels took it rather well, until I re-read it.Quote:
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Fingal are still biggerQuote:
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I heard Shels had a statue of Dermot Keely built from solid steel and titanium, but then it crumbled in front of their eyes in the last minute..Quote:
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A statue of Alec Ludzik could be fitting in Turners Cross.
There's one planned at Gortakeegan
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Thats to Ronald McDonald not Philly hughes.Quote:
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Like frys with that ??