Keefaz Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Didn't it used to be filled with shrubs? Thinks they've filled it with concrete. No, just been built, you can even see the cut marks where the have cut the tarmac. http://i.imgur.com/w12cU.jpg Already there, filled with shrubs. Nice work. First class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Why the hell is it wrapped in shrink wrap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's the NETD trophy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Why the hell is it wrapped in shrink wrap? Stop it going off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's the NETD trophy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Apparently it could be for a Sir Bobby Robson statue according to our Lurker Mr Ryder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20120426/united-to-unveil-sir-bobby-statue_2281670_2749603 Newcastle United will unveil a statue of former manager Sir Bobby Robson ahead of their final home game of the season against Manchester City on Sunday, 6th May. Standing at nine-and-a-half feet tall, the bronze sculpture will stand at the South-West corner of the Club's stadium. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 10.30am, before the Barclays Premier League clash. Former players and staff who played under and worked alongside Sir Bobby will be in attendance, as well as current manager Alan Pardew and his backroom team. Also present among the guests will be Lady Elsie Robson and her family, together with representatives from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the sculptor, Tom Maley. The statue was commissioned by the Club last autumn and pays tribute to the former Newcastle United and England manager, who spent five years in charge at United between 1999 and 2004. During his spell at the Club, Robson twice led Newcastle into the Champions League and cemented three consecutive top-five finishes in the Premier League. He also guided the Magpies to the semi-final of the UEFA Cup during the 2003/04 season and oversaw some of the most memorable nights in the Club's modern history against European giants Juventus, Inter Milan and Feyenoord. Derek Llambias, Managing Director at Newcastle United, said: "We're delighted to be able to honour Sir Bobby Robson with this lasting tribute. "He was a great man and ambassador for this football club and for the city. He achieved great success during his time as manager of Newcastle United and this statue is a fitting way for the Club to remember him." Lady Elsie Robson added: "It's very fitting that there will be a tribute to Bob outside Newcastle United's ground. This is where his love of football began. "As a boy he'd come here with his dad and he likely queued to get into the ground where the statue will be sited. "My husband's career took him all over the world but he was always a Newcastle fan at heart. He loved this Club and was very proud to be its manager. "I think the statue design is wonderful and I'm very grateful to Newcastle United for funding it." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well done the club like, So thats Milburn and Sir Bob outside now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Just like transfer dealings, they kept this under the radar too. Now, he (Ashley) just needs to name the ground back to St James' Park, "and his journey to the 'lightside' will be complete". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 its actually just a plinth for that porky lass with the guitar to stand on while playing aaful covers to passers by "Ooooooh tell me why, oh NEW-CASTLE'S way up high, oh tell me whhyyyy, oh NEW-CASTLE's flying high" Allegedly she was Belinda Carlisle on stars in their eyes fact fans Nothing alleged about it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Just like transfer dealings, they kept this under the radar too. Now, he (Ashley) just needs to name the ground back to St James' Park, "and his journey to the 'lightside' will be complete". You can't even elude to Star Wars anywhere other than the Starwars Geektastic thread Could you imagine if we qualify for the Champions League, Fat Mike holds a press conference and announces that the club will be proud to host Champions League football at ST JAMES' PARK next season. Que ROTJ type celebrations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great news about the statue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Good news Still think if it was to be anyone it should be Harvey or Keegan. The latter unfortunately will never happen with Ashley in charge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Good news Still think if it was to be anyone it should be Harvey or Keegan. The latter unfortunately will never happen with Ashley in charge Definately Harvey, considering his service to NUFC it should have been done ages ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 As much as I love Sir Bobby I just don't think his achievements here warrant a statue compared to others. He was fantastic at Ipswich, and in Portugal etc. But there are who've done a lot more for this club. People like Stan Seymour Sr. who gave about 70 years of his life to The club as a player, manager, coach, director. Still It'll be nice to have two statues at the ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Terrific news about SBR's status. Funnily enough, was just thinking about him the other day, and how much he would have relished our current situation. Lest we forget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hope it's good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 fantastic although i'm suprised it's him tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hope it's good. Well it sounds like Lady Robson has seen/commented on it, so it should be better than that effort for a former Southampton player, was it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nice touch. Hopefully it will be a statue in the mould of his delightful little jig down the touchline when Lineker scored against ze Germans in Turin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Wonderful move by the club, but bricking it slightly. Have no confidence in the sculptor at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 This is brilliant news Great move by the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 @cognoscentinovo on twitter is incensed by the statue. Strange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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