NUFC06 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~981651,00.html THEY are the two greatest goalscorers in the history of Newcastle United ? two men who sum up why the black and white number nine shirt is so revered on Tyneside. And soon, Jackie Milburn and Alan Shearer will be forever immortalised in the form of bronze statues that will proudly stand outside their beloved St. James' Park. The all-time dream Geordie strikeforce of Wor Jackie and Big Al will doubtless become a huge visitor attraction at Gallowgate when they are unveiled at some point during the 2007/08 season. Renowned Nortumberland sculptor Tom Maley is the man who will create the two statues, and the Newcastle fan's work is already familiar to Toon fans who can recall his previous model of Jackie that stood outside St. James' during the 1990s. The two new bronze statues will measure eight feet high and be mounted on plinths at the South West corner of St. James', a fitting location given the statues will be in close proximity to the Milburn Stand and Shearer's Bar, both named after the two legends. Wor Jackie will be forever synonymous with United's three FA Cup wins at Wembley in the early 1950s and his medals from those three unforgettable triumphs remain the centrepiece of the club's museum inside St. James'. His son Jack Jnr told nufc.co.uk: "This is fantastic news, we're so thrilled that this is going to happen and I cannot wait to see how good they look. "Tom is a fantastic sculptor and I know he'll do an amazing job. "To have the statues of my father and Alan welcoming people to St. James' Park will be wonderful. "And with those two guarding the stadium it can only bring the club good luck in the future." Jackie's club record goal tally of 200 was finally passed by Alan in February 2006. The modern-day great, who also captained England during his illustrious career, hung up his boots after finishing on 206 goals in a black and white shirt. Alan, who enjoyed an amazing Testimonial night at Gallowgate last May that raised well over a million pounds for charity, told nufc.co.uk: "I feel very honoured and very proud that these statues are going to be built. "It's a great honour that I will be alongside a statue of the great Jackie Milburn. As a kid growing up in Newcastle I heard so much about his superb career and what he achieved. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think that one day I would be mentioned alongside him. I feel very honoured." Sculptor Tom, who is based in Morpeth, told nufc.co.uk: "I consider it a huge honour and privilege to be chosen to create the two statues. "They will be based on their classic poses and I want the two statues to complement each other. "I think the mantle of the great number nine was passed between Jackie and Alan and I'd like to show that, and also how it would look to have two heroes playing together. "I think they are going to look spectacular. There's a lot of hard work and long hours ahead but I'm very excited about it." Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd told nufc.co.uk: "Jackie and Alan are two all-time greats and they will be immortalised outside St. James' Park so their achievements are remembered forever. "I think the statues will be hugely popular with football fans all over the world. "The names of Jackie Milburn and Alan Shearer are known throughout football and I think fans from near and far will come to St. James' to view the statues. "They brought so much joy and entertainment to Newcastle fans during the respective eras and where they are going to be positioned outside the stadium, they will be welcoming fans to St. James' for many years to come." Two Newcastle United legends They deserve it :thup: It will be nice to see their statues every time you walk to SJP :thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Should have waited until Shearer pegged it imo. He's got a bar for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Should have waited until Shearer pegged it imo. He's got a bar for now. Aye same here. It'll look mint though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 That old Jackie Milburn one not still on the boulevard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Spectrum Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Should have waited until Shearer pegged it imo. He's got a bar for now. I don't know about waiting that long but I'm not sure about having a statue of him outside the ground if he takes over as manager... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Its in Ashington now isn't it? May be wrong like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 And to be an absolute cynic wouldn't it be best that this money was put forward to our summer transfer budget ? After Jan it lookslike we'll need every penny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Should have waited until Shearer pegged it imo. He's got a bar for now. I don't know about waiting that long but I'm not sure about having a statue of him outside the ground if he takes over as manager... Exactly. It will be like Baghdad all over again if he does sh*te. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 It's a fantastic gesture, obviously, and it'll look fantastic - but he's JUST stopped playing for us. And it's hardly as if his Newcastle career is over... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 He's probably still on the payroll in some format i reckon n all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 whens Keegans statue going up? I think it will look good, could be bad if he ends up tarnishing himself as a manager here though. But he is certainly one to live up to expectations and stand tall in adversity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I've also heard they plan to erect a statue of Steve Harper in the home dugout when he retires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I've also heard they plan to erect a statue of Steve Harper in the home dugout when he retires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Why t5he fuck is Shearer being 'honoured'? For fuck sake! He brought fuck all in the way of silverware to the Club - in latter years actually held us back. Shows just how much Shepherd is out of touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko1892 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Pleased he is getting a statue. just think its far too premature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 You mean they have to take the one of former footballer Albert Luque out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Pleased he is getting a statue. just think its far too premature. Aye,i think the same way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 What a bunch of miserable fkers you lot really are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 will look class. Wor Jackie's two statue's are on St. James' Boulevard and in Ashington. He will now have 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 If Shearer turn out to be our manager one day it will be very strange thing to see every day-yourn own statue But with Shearer as a manager if he wins some trophies everyone will say that this statue is the best thing FS did Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Even if he fails as a manager this statue should and will still stand, its about him as a player and nothing should ever effect that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Graeme Souness as a player was legendary for Liverpool...but could you imagine around 1994 how the Liverpool fans would have felt walking to the ground every day having to walk past his statue when he was in the process of ruining the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The scouse hatred of Souness is more to do with him selling his story to The Sun and less to do with how he did at the club as a manager though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Jackie's 2 Statue's St. James' Boulevard http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/images/nrpNE/NECE21.jpg Ashington http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2848/jackiebrighterxq4.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Daft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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