fredbob Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I like the idea of having a the youth building being named after him, its not too understated as its integral to the club, but is also not too overstated such as having a stand named after him, to be fair, his name is actually more syonmonous with Ipswich than it is with nufc, and respectively speaking he cant be remembered in the same vain as Milburn because his achievements for the club cant be compared with Milburn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Would be willing to be part with just about any reasonable sum of money for something honoring Sir Bobby. I agree that stand-naming should probably be reserved for people with a longer career with a club. The youth academy idea sounds good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Ill definately donate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I really think the best we could do would be to maybe get some cash together and buy something from the fans and hope he'd be able to come to St James' to pick it up and be given a really good reception. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 James - excellent post Mick how about proposing to the club a voluntary levy of say £1 on every season ticket for next year only and then using that cash to do something? The fund could then be added to by those without season tickets as they wish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiecunny Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 in on both for a stand or similar. live in newcastle too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boot Boy Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'd be willing to donate for SBR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevintoon Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 We should change the grounds name to St. Bobby's Park, then maybe we might win something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I like the idea of a Pre-Season tournament with say Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon & PSV. Couldn't see any of those clubs turning it down either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I like the idea of a Pre-Season tournament with say Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon & PSV. Couldn't see any of those clubs turning it down either. Its not a bad idea but whether the old boy will be around to see it is another thing. Also, the reason I suggested the stand naming thing is that it's not just a one-off and 'we're in the Bobby Robson Stand' or 'I'll see you outside the SBR enclosure' or whatever will be there for the long term. His name will be used everyday as well as in Geordie folklore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Li3nZ Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Fantastic idea, will defintely donate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Li3nZ Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Think the stand idea is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 The thing with naming stands though is you get into a debate about who's worthy for one. I'm sure Joe Harvey would have a case for a stand, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 The thing with naming stands though is you get into a debate about who's worthy for one. I'm sure Joe Harvey would have a case for a stand, etc. Good point. blueyes.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 The thing with naming stands though is you get into a debate about who's worthy for one. I'm sure Joe Harvey would have a case for a stand, etc. You do but my point in the original post suggested it was more around his services to football as a whole and specifically in the north east. He's not an ex-player but he dragged us from relegation 'likelies' to Champions League contenders. I do see your point though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Naming the academy after him is probably the most fitting idea. His dream was to see 11 Englishmen on the pitch at SJP, preferably from the academy, and more preferable them being local lads who supported the club. Always one to take a risk on youth, breaking transfer fee records for young players, always saw himself as someone who could bring a career on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Naming the academy after him is probably the most fitting idea. His dream was to see 11 Englishmen on the pitch at SJP, preferably from the academy, and more preferable them being local lads who supported the club. Always one to take a risk on youth, breaking transfer fee records for young players, always saw himself as someone who could bring a career on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yep, I'd go along with the Academy suggestion. Although Roeder brought through Edgar, Huntington & Pattison so you know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Make up a petition mick...send it around other forums and then to the club. I'd love to help out but i'm only 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks to all those who said Academy & have put words to my suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Had to blow the dust off my Just Call Me Bobby DVD like, going to give it a watch later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 which ground was it that had a fans poll to name a stand, and the Belle End won? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Man City, named after Colin Bell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'll change the poll tomorrow(edit, sometime today), the academy is a cracking idea considering how he had to fight so hard to get it, cracking idea but still not from us so maybe this should have two parts if we go that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 This was the result of the original question. Question: Would you be interested in doing something to honour Sir Bobby? I'll help organise 9 (9.5%) I'll donate 41 (43.2%) I'll do both of the above 28 (29.5%) I'll not bother thanks 17 (17.9%) Total Voters: 95 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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