Bronze, 1.5x his size to be built. Good stuff.

 

http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~2575776,00.html

Good to see a dignified amount of time has lapsed prior and what lovely day to announce this.

Chris Hall ITV: "Bolton Wanderers to build a bronze statue of Nat Lofthouse at the Reebok Stadium. 1.5 times actual size. Announced one year since his death."

Very good news, he deserves it, never forgotten.

Very good news and a perfect day to announce it!

Very good news and a perfect day to announce it!

 

But nothing on the OS

Any chance we can play it at centre half?

 

 

But nothing on the OS

there is

Just got the tweet about it.

They want all Wanderers fans to be involved in fundraising for it, which at a time when the team is on it's uppers is one way of galvanizing the supporters and focussing on something postive.

I am in!

went to the service at the reebok today when it was announced,,

not one of the players or coyle was there,shows how mutch lofty or what he represented means to them

 

disgusted

Just got the tweet about it.

They want all Wanderers fans to be involved in fundraising for it, which at a time when the team is on it's uppers is one way of galvanizing supporters and focussing on something postive.

I am in!

 

I'm in, I'd be proud to not just donate but fundraise for this. Brilliant

Hope they do him justice. There's enough fuckups with these statues, it cant be that easy to nail.

So they want us fans to fund it despite most of the players earning in a week what it takes most on here 12 months to earn.

 

I think a few questions need to be asked about the statue and fund, some being what happens to any excess money, who is managing the fund and are they being paid, what designs will be put forward and who will have the final say on design?

 

I don't want to come across as being negative towards the idea of a statue but the I get a feeling that the club are trying to get the fans to pay for something that they should be paying for.

Reet, I'll get the ball rolling. I'm open to doing a free disco and donation to a decent size club in Bolton, say Dobbies or Rumworth etc as a WW donation towards the statue. Say ?5-?10 a ticket and I'm in, I might even be able to get a Bolton Indie band to play who are quite good

 

And before you all start, well have the music picked by you lot on here before the do.

Edited January 15, 201214 yr by Breightmet Boy

Just got the tweet about it.

They want all Wanderers fans to be involved in fundraising for it, which at a time when the team is on it's uppers is one way of galvanizing the supporters and focussing on something postive.

 

 

Is the statue not going to be built until supporters raise the money? Or are the club paying for it and then getting what money they can from supporters?

 

 

Is the statue not going to be built until supporters raise the money? Or are the club paying for it and then getting what money they can from supporters?

 

I think it's great we can contribute myself

Reet, I'll get the ball rolling. I'm open to doing a free disco and donation to a decent size club in Bolton, say Dobbies or Rumworth etc as a WW donation towards the statue. Say ?5-?10 a ticket and I'm in, I might even be able to get a Bolton Indie band to play who are quite good

 

And before you all start, well have the music picked by you lot on here before the do.

 

 

im all up for it, but why the fuck should the fans have to stump up the cash as previously mentioned???

 

i, sure nats son got a good inheritence where he could donate

So they want us fans to fund it despite most of the players earning in a week what it takes most on here 12 months to earn.

 

I think a few questions need to be asked about the statue and fund, some being what happens to any excess money, who is managing the fund and are they being paid, what designs will be put forward and who will have the final say on design?

 

I don't want to come across as being negative towards the idea of a statue but the I get a feeling that the club are trying to get the fans to pay for something that they should be paying for.

 

Must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the thought of the Statue going up at The Reebok if the public are paying for it, as I dont assosiate Nat with either the Reebok or Horwich.

Town Centre precinct if the public pay, Reebok if the club pay.

Must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the thought of the Statue going up at The Reebok if the public are paying for it, as I dont assosiate Nat with either the Reebok or Horwich.

Town Centre precinct if the public pay, Reebok if the club pay.

 

Have you been in Bolton town centre recently? It'd not last a week & many Bolton fans wouldnt see it as I doubt many venture to the precinct often.

Also, why Reebok? They only sponsor the ground and that probably won't be for long. I doubt their CEO has ever heard of Nat Lofthouse,

Edited January 15, 201214 yr by no balls

Must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the thought of the Statue going up at The Reebok if the public are paying for it, as I dont assosiate Nat with either the Reebok or Horwich.

Town Centre precinct if the public pay, Reebok if the club pay.

 

 

fuckin spot on there mate

Let Jazza pay for it.

Must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the thought of the Statue going up at The Reebok if the public are paying for it, as I dont assosiate Nat with either the Reebok or Horwich.

Town Centre precinct if the public pay, Reebok if the club pay.

 

That's a good point.If the fans are expected to raise the money there should be a poll on where it will go up.

Must admit I'm a little uncomfortable with the thought of the Statue going up at The Reebok if the public are paying for it, as I dont assosiate Nat with either the Reebok or Horwich. Town Centre precinct if the public pay, Reebok if the club pay.

 

 

 

The statue should be sited outside the ground. Putting it in Bolton Town Centre is barmy.

why the fuck should the fans have to stump up the cash as previously mentioned???

 

No one is being forced to contribute. If you don't want to chip in, then don't.

No one is being forced to contribute. If you don't want to chip in, then don't.

 

You'd think there'd be enough to complain about with the team being shit, but no, let's complain about a statue being outside the club too.

I'd imagine the family have been asked and have consented to this and its position.

 

You have to think, why bother?