WireWarrior97 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think that our home stand deserves a name. Anyone agree with this? I vote for the "Roger Hunt Stand", or do we need permission for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.I.E.M.A.N. Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Surely it would be the Roger Hunt Terrace, lol. Sounds like a good idea for me, and a possible good story for the club too. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Town Boys Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I believe this is a great idea and will certainly boost the clubs profile by having 'Roger Hunt Stand' published and visible for all to see. Also I am sure Gary has been trying hard to find businesses to sponsor the ground/stands but money is tight so maybe if all legal proceedings and the correct paths are followed then my vote goes for 'Roger Hunt Stand' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Get some advertising on the roof of it as well (to be seen from the bridge) Sir Roger would be a fine name for it. If he wont allow it, is there not a white horse equivalent event that it could be named after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.I.E.M.A.N. Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 If 'Sir Roger' is not keen on it, hows about naming it after club president Eric Shaw, who has been with the club for many years and is well respected by everyone from fans to ex players or even after our friend Ivan Thomasson, who loved our club and sadly passed away just over a year ago from cancer at the age of 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Eric Shaw Stand. I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgerman Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 i would agree with the Eric Shaw stand a one club man and a top bloke too! lets be honest Roger Hunt didnt make his name at Town but at Liverpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theinsider Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Surely it would be the Roger Hunt Terrace, lol. Sounds like a good idea for me, and a possible good story for the club too. Good idea. How about the PIE DOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Town Boys Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Both the 'Roger Hunt' and 'Eric Shaw' ideas are great for the stand, I feel the ground does need some connection with club members or sponsorship as it gives it a more professional feel. Any suggestions Gary?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I quite like the Eric Shaw Stand. The Roger Hunt stand would be a good for the Club, but a bit too much hassle. Maybe we could name the stand with the Blue Seats the Ivan Thomason stand? We have 3 Stands, so maybe our Stand could be the Eric Shaw Stand, the Roger Hunt stand could be the stand on the side of the Managers Box and the Changing Rooms, and the Blue seat stand could be the Ivan Thomason stand? And who voted no?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barmy_army Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 yes i think the barmy army stand behind the goal should be called the Eric Shaw Stand i can easily get a banner on the top of the stand saying it and even ones on the others aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 It looks like it could do with a lick of paint while your at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 It looks like it could do with a lick of paint while your at it Seconded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Town Boys Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 The stand in the image has been painted Blue and Yellow during last pre-season Back to the topic and it would be great to secure the naming of the stand for start of next season if not sooner. I am sure Eric will be very happy to be recognised in this way and it is only deserved with all the hard work he has put in at the club, could even spure on a few businesses to invest in sponsorship too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think Dizzy was referring to the roof which can be seen as you drive over the Cantilever. (at 20mph) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 No Peter I was actually refering to the whole stand as shown in the photo..... I take back my comment now FTB has said it has already been painted blue and yellow but I will take a sidwards look at the roof if ever I WALK over the cantilever So back to the topic again... have you decided on a name now? I don't really know a lot about the club or football for that matter but personally I think it would be more meaningful for it to be named after someone close to the club such as the two gents mentioned rather than the Liverpool/England player Like I said I don't know much about footy so don't shoot me for that bit. If you only have one stand to name how about calling it the "Thomasson Shaw Stand" ? Or you could always call it the 'Skentlebury and Turner Stand' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think that we have 1 Stand which we have generally decided should be named, and 2 Extra stands which could be named. What about if we have the "Eric Shaw Stand", with one of the other 2 stands being the "Ivan Thomasson Stand"? We have decided on the 2 names though, and we have a 3rd stand if we ever look into the legal mumbo-jumbo of Sir Rogers name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Town Boys Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I would certainly say one stand should be named after a well respected club member in Eric Shaw the others Im sure Gary has plans to hopefully attract a willing sponsor to part with the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 So we are generally decided on Eric Shaw then, or should we set up another poll about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious Town Boys Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 It would have to be put towards the club board of directors before any decision is made and clarified with Eric himself, I am sure Gary has seen this post and working on it as we speak lets see what happens in the coming weeks/months but certainly does need sorting out before start of next season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffolk's finest Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Perhaps we could call the stand The Barry Thorpe Stand in recognition of many years of sterling service that Barry gave us. Even better - maybe the Barry and Margaret Thorpe Stand. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I am sure Gary has seen this post and working on it as we speak lets see what happens in the coming weeks/months but certainly does need sorting out before start of next season... Gary is working on lots of things behind the scenes and will take into consideration everything which has been discussed on here. Eric Shaw is Honorary President of our club in recognition of life-time commitment to the club - and there is no greater honour than this. There is also club founder Jimmy Drinkwater, a former President of the club to take into consideration and lots of other people. How do you choose one above another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWarrior97 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 How do you choose one above another? Like I said, we have 3 Stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Jimmy Drinkwater has the lounge named after him.(the bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Was he married to a lady called Amy by any chance ? Not a joke by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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