The Peter Whittingham Stand

[BLUETIT]

Re: The Peter Whittingham Stand

Thanks. Hopefully the choice of stand will be open to discussion

Don’t think so, it’s the family stand they are looking at

[surge]

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Do any clubs have a statue and a stand named after one person?

Whittingham:

- 7th in all time appearances
(- 6th in all time league appearances)
- 9th in all time top goal-scorers
(- 3rd in all time league goal-scorers)

However, it's not quite enough to change name of Grandstand, the Ninian already has a name which leaves Canton and Grange-end/Family Stand. I'd prefer a statue if they're looking at any stand other than Family Stand.

[Enoch Mort]

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Class from the club to open consultation with the fans in renaming a stand after him. I’d like to see a statue outside whichever stand they rename too.

Yes they’ve got many things be wrong in the past, but I do feel Ken Choo and Tan are men of integrity and will do the right thing on this.

On a side note I find it incredibly sad that the original thread that included this news has slipped down the page and only had a handful of replies. Seems people are more interested in pontificating over social issues and politics on this forum than Cardiff City football club these days.

Before you become too praiseworthy of the Club remember that the original proposal came from the Trust, it was not the club’s idea, and it has been with the club for a few months now. At the Supporters Liaison meeting on Thursday evening it was not on the original agenda published by the club but brought up by the Trust who asked for an update on it. In terms of renaming the Family Stand after Whitts they do not appear to have progressed it which, i suspect, is not the fault of the 2 Club Officials who took the meeting. They need to get on with it.

[IanD]

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I think it’s an excellent idea, and a fitting tribute to arguably City’s most important player of the last 20 years or so.

Which stand would we be looking to rename? Not the Ninian, as it’s an important link to our history. I’d also argue that the Grange End and Canton stands should remain, so that leaves the Grandstand.

Family Stand

[Tuerto]

Re: The Peter Whittingham Stand

Do any clubs have a statue and a stand named after one person?

Whittingham:

- 7th in all time appearances
(- 6th in all time league appearances)
- 9th in all time top goal-scorers
(- 3rd in all time league goal-scorers)

However, it's not quite enough to change name of Grandstand, the Ninian already has a name which leaves Canton and Grange-end/Family Stand. I'd prefer a statue if they're looking at any stand other than Family Stand.

I think that a statue would be a more fitting tribute to Whittingham, although i wont complain if it's a stand. Fans may have to dig into their pockets though, if a statue was to be built.

[The Bloop]

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If the Family Stand is renamed I hope it means the end of it being sponsored.
Hasn't it been the Peter's Pies Family Stand and the University of South Wales Family Stand in the past?

[the other bob wilson]

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I think that a statue would be a more fitting tribute to Whittingham, although i wont complain if it's a stand. Fans may have to dig into their pockets though, if a statue was to be built.

Much like you, I’m not too bothered about whether it’s a statue or a stand, but the former should have a degree of permanence to it that the latter, perhaps, does not.

[J R Hartley]

Re: The Peter Whittingham Stand

Do any clubs have a statue and a stand named after one person?

Whittingham:

- 7th in all time appearances
(- 6th in all time league appearances)
- 9th in all time top goal-scorers
(- 3rd in all time league goal-scorers)

However, it's not quite enough to change name of Grandstand, the Ninian already has a name which leaves Canton and Grange-end/Family Stand. I'd prefer a statue if they're looking at any stand other than Family Stand.

In modern times he’s number 1 on both categories. He was also a midfielder, to be number 3 in all time league scorers is utterly insane. And that’s before we get into the quality of goals he scored.

If I had my way we would name the stadium after him.

[City123]

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If the Family Stand is renamed I hope it means the end of it being sponsored.
Hasn't it been the Peter's Pies Family Stand and the University of South Wales Family Stand in the past?

Isn't the Canton the USW stand?

[willo1927]

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Class from the club to open consultation with the fans in renaming a stand after him. I’d like to see a statue outside whichever stand they rename too.

Yes they’ve got many things be wrong in the past, but I do feel Ken Choo and Tan are men of integrity and will do the right thing on this.

On a side note I find it incredibly sad that the original thread that included this news has slipped down the page and only had a handful of replies. Seems people are more interested in pontificating over social issues and politics on this forum than Cardiff City football club these days.

Couldn't agree more 👏

[Feedback]

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In modern times he’s number 1 on both categories. He was also a midfielder, to be number 3 in all time league scorers is utterly insane. And that’s before we get into the quality of goals he scored.

If I had my way we would name the stadium after him.

This

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: The Peter Whittingham Stand

Class from the club to open consultation with the fans in renaming a stand after him. I’d like to see a statue outside whichever stand they rename too.

Yes they’ve got many things be wrong in the past, but I do feel Ken Choo and Tan are men of integrity and will do the right thing on this.

On a side note I find it incredibly sad that the original thread that included this news has slipped down the page and only had a handful of replies. Seems people are more interested in pontificating over social issues and politics on this forum than Cardiff City football club these days.

Haven't been on here for a while so missed it, but that's great news.

[lisvaneblue]

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Before you become too praiseworthy of the Club remember that the original proposal came from the Trust, it was not the club’s idea, and it has been with the club for a few months now. At the Supporters Liaison meeting on Thursday evening it was not on the original agenda published by the club but brought up by the Trust who asked for an update on it. In terms of renaming the Family Stand after Whitts they do not appear to have progressed it which, i suspect, is not the fault of the 2 Club Officials who took the meeting. They need to get on with it.

Well done the Trust for the original proposal. What was the original proposal? If it was to name a stand after Whitts, that's great, but I don't think the Trust has ever asked its membership for their views.

I feel strongly that Mrs Whittingham and family should be consulted before a final decision is made.

[Enoch Mort]

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Well done the Trust for the original proposal. What was the original proposal? If it was to name a stand after Whitts, that's great, but I don't think the Trust has ever asked its membership for their views.

I feel strongly that Mrs Whittingham and family should be consulted before a final decision is made.

Well, you think wrong !

After consultation with members I believe the Trust put the idea of renaming the Family Stand to the club at the end of March. Consultation with the family was mentioned in the original discussion. Nearly 4 months later no response.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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This club is the same as it ever was

You have to boot it up the arse and boot it several more times to get things done

But if things are now moving , thanks to the trust and some at the club then that's great

It would be a fitting tribute to such a great player and a great man