Shrimpsvoices

I dont know if this as been mentioned on here before but just wondering if there are going to be any statues at new ground - what do people think of idea and who would they have as a statue

A statue of me would be appropriate

I vote for CC.

The only possible person would be JB Christie I would have thought, but despite what he did for the club in the beginning, and the legacy he left, and not wishing to belittle what he did, I don't think too many people nowadays can relate to him really so it might be a bit of a waste.

When you think of the likes of people who have had statues outside football grounds, like Bobby Moore, Billy Bremner, Billy Wright, Duncan Edwards, Brian Clough, and Bill Shankly, and when you consider those that might have but haven't, for example Bobby Robson or Malcolm MacDonald you can't really say that anyone who played for or managed Morecambe has reached those heights can you?

So for me, it's a no go. I think the nearest we could or should go, would be stand names after people. This is more personal to the football club and celebrates the relative achievements of those people at Morecambe FC. Bit like the Bentley one at Telford, and the stands at Preston and Burnley.

Diddy David Hamilton

He put Morecambe on the map big time!!

Yes he did, when he read out my request on the radio when we played Tooting and Mitcham.

Mighty Red wrote:I vote for CC.

Is there enough bronze?

I was referring to his legendary ELS CARPETS commercial, filmed in the Arndale center around 1972, The whole town turned out to watch filming, plus several thousand holidaymakers, it was bedlam!!!

Morecambes answer to woodstock in my opinion, and I was there!!

campdave wrote:

Mighty Red wrote:I vote for CC.

Is there enough bronze?

Bronze....

Surely I'm worth Gold....at the very least....

Christies Child wrote:

campdave wrote:

Mighty Red wrote:I vote for CC.

Is there enough bronze?

Bronze....

Surely I'm worth Gold....at the very least....

Ive got some Copper I was gonna weigh in...

I think we should have a statue of Sammy with his bottle of coke!

Number 1 wrote:The only possible person would be JB Christie I would have thought, but despite what he did for the club in the beginning, and the legacy he left, and not wishing to belittle what he did, I don't think too many people nowadays can relate to him really so it might be a bit of a waste.

When you think of the likes of people who have had statues outside football grounds, like Bobby Moore, Billy Bremner, Billy Wright, Duncan Edwards, Brian Clough, and Bill Shankly, and when you consider those that might have but haven't, for example Bobby Robson or Malcolm MacDonald you can't really say that anyone who played for or managed Morecambe has reached those heights can you?

So for me, it's a no go. I think the nearest we could or should go, would be stand names after people. This is more personal to the football club and celebrates the relative achievements of those people at Morecambe FC. Bit like the Bentley one at Telford, and the stands at Preston and Burnley.

That's pretty negative stuff there. Fair enough, no-one can really claim to be able to relate to Mr christie now, but in all honesty not a lot of supporters now can truly relate to Best or Charlton. Sure, we can all read about what they did but that is surely even more reason to have a statue of Christie-because we can't read a lot of him.
However, just for your information, Brian Clough's statue isn't anywhere near a groundBobby Moore's statue is a bit of a walk from West Ham as it's outside Wembley, Duncan Edwards' statue isn't at a ground (it's in the centre of Dudley). This may seem pedantic, but my point is that those men's achievements were more far reaching than just for the clubs.
The heights reached are relative. Without those players/managers, those clubs would've had less success. Without JB Christie, we wouldn't have a club, or certainly not the one we do have!

Rod Taylor

A true legend and unsung hero.

Mark S wrote:Rod Taylor

A true legend and unsung hero.

Cheap to do as well. Just get a cast of the Eric Morecambe statue but make it about a foot and a half shorter, and thicken the glasses.

Posh wrote:

Mark S wrote:Rod Taylor

A true legend and unsung hero.

Cheap to do as well. Just get a cast of the Eric Morecambe statue but make it about a foot and a half shorter, and thicken the glasses.

Ridiculous suggestion - that'd look like Syd Little

I think we should have a statue of Simply Ned, just like this one.

campdave wrote

Is there enough bronze?

I didn't mean full size

Bare Ben wrote:A statue of me would be appropriate

It would have to be larger than life otherwise it would be hidden by the corner flag pole.

Christies Child wrote:

campdave wrote:

Mighty Red wrote:I vote for CC.

Is there enough bronze?

Bronze....

Surely I'm worth Gold....at the very least....

We could'nt afford your weight in gold and it would block the main entrance

I think Mr. Christie would look great in his "new home", maybe with his pet "Christie Cat" by his side?

I'm sure our Directors already have this sorted out

wijit wrote:

Number 1 wrote:The only possible person would be JB Christie I would have thought, but despite what he did for the club in the beginning, and the legacy he left, and not wishing to belittle what he did, I don't think too many people nowadays can relate to him really so it might be a bit of a waste.

When you think of the likes of people who have had statues outside football grounds, like Bobby Moore, Billy Bremner, Billy Wright, Duncan Edwards, Brian Clough, and Bill Shankly, and when you consider those that might have but haven't, for example Bobby Robson or Malcolm MacDonald you can't really say that anyone who played for or managed Morecambe has reached those heights can you?

So for me, it's a no go. I think the nearest we could or should go, would be stand names after people. This is more personal to the football club and celebrates the relative achievements of those people at Morecambe FC. Bit like the Bentley one at Telford, and the stands at Preston and Burnley.

That's pretty negative stuff there. Fair enough, no-one can really claim to be able to relate to Mr christie now, but in all honesty not a lot of supporters now can truly relate to Best or Charlton. Sure, we can all read about what they did but that is surely even more reason to have a statue of Christie-because we can't read a lot of him.
However, just for your information, Brian Clough's statue isn't anywhere near a groundBobby Moore's statue is a bit of a walk from West Ham as it's outside Wembley, Duncan Edwards' statue isn't at a ground (it's in the centre of Dudley). This may seem pedantic, but my point is that those men's achievements were more far reaching than just for the clubs.
The heights reached are relative. Without those players/managers, those clubs would've had less success. Without JB Christie, we wouldn't have a club, or certainly not the one we do have!

Accept your point about Cloughie and Duncan Edwards, although Bobby Moore as England captain is in the right place outside Wembley in my view. If you're suggesting that there SHOULD be a statue of JB Christie, then I'm not going to argue with that in principle. As I said, for me, it's probably the only worthy option.

Surely I'm worth Gold....at the very least.... [/quote]

We could'nt afford your weight in gold and it would block the main entrance :lol:

I think Mr. Christie would look great in his "new home", maybe with his pet "Christie Cat" by his side?

I'm sure our Directors already have this sorted out [/quote]


Cheeky bustard....

My wife thinks I'm worth more than my weight in gold...especially when i let her have use of my credit card

However my daughter sides with you lot!