Guest BooBoo Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The Shearer statue will have a mechanised arm that will raise in Shearers iconic salute. Of course there will be a charge for this, with the club undecided on what to reasonably charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 LOL BooBoo I'm all for it. Two legends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Can anyone go into the museum? or u gotta be on the tour of the stadiumm thing to be allowed in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Can anyone go into the museum? or u gotta be on the tour of the stadiumm thing to be allowed in? The museum, which is accessible through the café, will be open from 9.30am-4pm Monday to Saturday, and between 11am-4pm on Sundays. (Times may vary on matchdays). Admission is £4 for adults and £2 concessions. Initially tickets can only be purchased over the counter either from the Box Office or Café @ St James'. http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MuseumDetail/0,,10278~781743,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC06 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ultimately Shearer is the Newcastle United all time goalscorer and deserve this statue The point is isnt it too early for this honour...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's just sad. :sad3: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Seriously, who goes into the cafe anyway? Wouldn't dream of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 A statue for Shearer at this stage is crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I don't like to idolise people so I don't really fancy statues for famous players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Daft this. I don't mind him having a statue as he deserves one, but wait until he's dead. As for Wor Jackie's, what's the point in having two, for me the original is the only one, another would just seem like a false token gesture. Anyway I reckon the club should dot statures of all our former greats all-around SJP, have them line the paths, the Gallachers, the Milburns, the Harveys, the Len Whites and other greats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Have to say I dont like the fact they have the Shearer 1 finger salute it should be the more traditional, full out-streched hand with the little finger out slightly further ie: http://www.welshartsarchive.org.uk/galleries/images/ian_simmons/shearer.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Daft this. I don't mind him having a statue as he deserves one, but wait until he's dead. As for Wor Jackie's, what's the point in having two, for me the original is the only one, another would just seem like a false token gesture. Anyway I reckon the club should dot statures of all our former greats all-around SJP, have them line the paths, the Gallachers, the Milburns, the Harveys, the Len Whites and other greats. Hear Hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Daft this. I don't mind him having a statue as he deserves one, but wait until he's dead. As for Wor Jackie's, what's the point in having two, for me the original is the only one, another would just seem like a false token gesture. Anyway I reckon the club should dot statures of all our former greats all-around SJP, have them line the paths, the Gallachers, the Milburns, the Harveys, the Len Whites and other greats. Hear Hear. Bloody right too. Keegan deserves something surely, at some point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Depends on who is chairman when the idea gets put forward (if it ever does!) If its Shepherd, no chance. Youve got more chance of platting piss than it happening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Have to say I dont like the fact they have the Shearer 1 finger salute it should be the more traditional, full out-streched hand with the little finger out slightly further ie: http://www.welshartsarchive.org.uk/galleries/images/ian_simmons/shearer.jpg he's not celebrating in this one he is asking for milburn to pass it to him, though i bet milburn is in a better position to score, selfish shearer tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Why t5he f*** is Shearer being 'honoured'? For f*** sake! He brought f*** 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. you are fucking joking? Where would we be without his goals?!?!? Someone please work that out....... get a fuckin grip man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 He's only just stopped playing, he's a current media pundit, he'll probably be your manager relatively soon, all reasons why having a statue of him seems a bit, well, odd. I also think the "no silverware" point mentioned above has some validity, although I can see both sides of the argument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Silverware or not, he is the clubs all time greatest goalscorer, and arguably the clubs greatest ever player. He deserves it. The timing might be wrong like but he deserves it no matter what. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I also think the "no silverware" point mentioned above has some validity So our all time record goal scorer and one of our greatest ever players shouldn't get a statue because he didn't win anything here?! As others have said it's too soon, but to say he shouldn't get one is just bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I also think the "no silverware" point mentioned above has some validity So our all time record goal scorer and one of our greatest ever players shouldn't get a statue because he didn't win anything here?! As others have said it's too soon, but to say he shouldn't get one is just bollocks. I'm not saying that, I'm saying that i can see the argument for it. This is what other fans will say: "Anfield? Shankly statue. What did he win? Leagues, European trophies, and he's dead. Leeds? Billy Bremner statue. What did he win there? Leagues, cups, European trophies, and he's dead. Old Trafford? Matt Busby statue. What did he win there? Leagues, cups, European Cup, and he's dead. Newcastle? Alan Shearer statue. What did he win there? Nothing. And he's on Match of the Day most weeks, and will probably end up walking past his statue on his way in to work every day". I'm not saying it is right, but that is how it will be perceived, and that is how it will be used against you. As you said, at least wait till he is dead. Then honour him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Anyone else still feel robbed if you will we only saw one season of Shearer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I also think the "no silverware" point mentioned above has some validity So our all time record goal scorer and one of our greatest ever players shouldn't get a statue because he didn't win anything here?! As others have said it's too soon, but to say he shouldn't get one is just bollocks. I'm not saying that, I'm saying that i can see the argument for it. This is what other fans will say: "Anfield? Shankly statue. What did he win? Leagues, European trophies, and he's dead. Leeds? Billy Bremner statue. What did he win there? Leagues, cups, European trophies, and he's dead. Old Trafford? Matt Busby statue. What did he win there? Leagues, cups, European Cup, and he's dead. Newcastle? Alan Shearer statue. What did he win there? Nothing. And he's on Match of the Day most weeks, and will probably end up walking past his statue on his way in to work every day". not quite, the newcastle's equivalent would actually be jackie milburn who won the FA Cup 3 times for us and is also dead. there's a statue of him outside the ground. i don't think it is a great idea to wait till someone is dead before honouring them, i think it's really better to do when they are alive. i would though suggest a period of time to reflect upon their achievements to be able to judge them more objectively. ipswich town did this, waiting till just a couple of years ago to put up a statue of Bobby Robson, who is alive to see it stand. i also think it is not a good idea on the basis that shearer will end up being manager of us some day, what a milstone not only for him but for us. i see where you are coming from tho brummie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Sorry to be cynical, but this is just another part of the club's ongoing PR campaign to keep the fans sweet and their thoughts away from the actual state of the club. It appears to be working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 As for Wor Jackie's, what's the point in having two, for me the original is the only one, another would just seem like a false token gesture. there is already 2, now there will be 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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