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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.
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I'd be amazed if there is anyone who calls him/herself a support of City that would not agree with this.
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Would absolutely love to see this happen.
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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.
Politics should have it's section and you You forgot the silly amount of crap music threads
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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.
The reason it slipped down the list is that it was a positive story - a big percentage of people on here appear to be on a mission to slag off every single thing the club do or individual posters having a beef with each other.
As for the question I can't imagine the poll would be long to see that the majority of posters would want this and yes agree would like to see a statue outside
Maybe if the club don't someone should start a crowd fund for it.
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Originally Posted by
Nobody's Rep
The reason it slipped down the list is that it was a positive story - a big percentage of people on here appear to be on a mission to slag off every single thing the club do or individual posters having a beef with each other.
As for the question I can't imagine the poll would be long to see that the majority of posters would want this and yes agree would like to see a statue outside
Maybe if the club don't someone should start a crowd fund for it.
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
people are only happy when they are moaning
** said the guy moaning about people only being happy when they are moaning :wave:
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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.
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most important player ? i would word it like this
our best player to put on a city shirt the last 20 years
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Originally Posted by
stan butler
Politics should have it's section and you You forgot the silly amount of crap music threads
And an RIP of some obscure old person usually twice a week.
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Yep, fair enough. Our best player.
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Originally Posted by
Madlock
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.
It’s the family stand they are looking at
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That would be fantastic.
Agree with the statue as well.
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Good, I agree with the suggestion of a statue as well. I think the family stand would be ideal to be renamed
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I would go one step further and say he is the first name down on the clubs all time 11.
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Originally Posted by
BLUETIT
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It’s the family stand they are looking at
Thanks. Hopefully the choice of stand will be open to discussion
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Originally Posted by
Madlock
Thanks. Hopefully the choice of stand will be open to discussion
Don’t think so, it’s the family stand they are looking at
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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.
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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.
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Originally Posted by
Madlock
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
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Originally Posted by
surge
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.
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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?
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Originally Posted by
Tuerto
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.
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Originally Posted by
surge
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.
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Originally Posted by
The Bloop
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?
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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 👏
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
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.
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Originally Posted by
Enoch Mort
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.
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Originally Posted by
lisvaneblue
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.
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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
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Good to hear. The greatest Bluebird I’ve ever seen. I’d support a statue and a stand being named after him. In my mind, he scored most of his greatest goals at the Canton Stand (or perhaps I’m just remembering them and forgetting the 20 screamers at the other end!).
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Originally Posted by
Pedro de la Rosa
Good to hear. The greatest Bluebird I’ve ever seen. I’d support a statue and a stand being named after him. In my mind, he scored most of his greatest goals at the Canton Stand (or perhaps I’m just remembering them and forgetting the 20 screamers at the other end!).
I think he probably was
Kav had his moments but want here long
Chopra a great striker but witts made everything tick from the middle
Some of his passing was sublime
What a loss
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Instead of his full could we not called it the Whitt's End ( I now some may laugh ,but it has a quickness about it which we as fans know about )
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Originally Posted by
lisvaneblue
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.
The Trust did put an email out to members and the response (to the idea of naming the family stand after Whitts was positive. Yes, the family will need to be consulted. Yes, the club are looking at the idea if celebrating his life and contribution to the club.
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This thread is reminding me how average, or worse, Cardiff City have been for majority of their existence.
Whittingham was a great for us but for 99% of fans he was a very good Championship player only. How many clubs have fans asking for the stadium (or a statue and a stand) to be named after a very good Championship player?
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Originally Posted by
life on mars
Instead of his full could we not called it the Whitt's End ( I now some may laugh ,but it has a quickness about it which we as fans know about )
Go back a few months on this board.....! It has not passed some supporters by that IF the family stand is renamed after PW, it could become known as "Whitts End" of which he may well have approved.
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Originally Posted by
surge
This thread is reminding me how average, or worse, Cardiff City have been for majority of their existence.
Whittingham was a great for us but for 99% of fans he was a very good Championship player only. How many clubs have fans asking for the stadium (or a statue and a stand) to be named after a very good Championship player?
A very good Championship player who, for a decade, scored more truly memorable goals than the rest of his team mates put together. You could, perhaps, apply the same criteria to assists as well, although Steve McPhail would probably have something to say about that. Add excellent dead ball delivery, a brilliant (personification of cool) attitude which saw him almost embarrassed at times by the magical things he was capable of doing, his unique goal “celebrations” and the fact that he died so tragically young and it all makes Whitts unique among the City players I’ve been watching for nearly sixty years. If footballers are truly deserving of having stands named after them or statues honouring them at grounds, then no one in the second half of City’s existence merits this more than Peter Whittingham.
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If it gets done, does it matter who gets the credit?
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Originally Posted by
surge
This thread is reminding me how average, or worse, Cardiff City have been for majority of their existence.
Whittingham was a great for us but for 99% of fans he was a very good Championship player only. How many clubs have fans asking for the stadium (or a statue and a stand) to be named after a very good Championship player?
Yes they have been mediocre compared to a few clubs but we are never going to compete with those clubs. That doesnt mean we can't have our own history and achievements, it's not comparing our success to others.
I look at the players we have had and when were in PL, Whittingham if had more opportunity could have performed at a much higher level.
It's about loyalty, I'm certain he could have chased money by moving around to bigger clubs.
He has a ridiculous amount of goals, assists and appearances when the club was arguably in the brightest part of its history in living memory.
The guy was a legend and was already the greatest before tragedy stuck. I think a statue or family stand would be a good idea as would always keep his memory fresh for the youngsters who didn't get to see him, especially given he was a young man with a young family
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Originally Posted by
surge
This thread is reminding me how average, or worse, Cardiff City have been for majority of their existence.
Whittingham was a great for us but for 99% of fans he was a very good Championship player only. How many clubs have fans asking for the stadium (or a statue and a stand) to be named after a very good Championship player?
Fair point, but he's more than that to the majority of us. A player with his ability and vision staying with us for ten years says something about Whittingham. It doesn't say that he lacked ambition or didn't possess the work rate in order to advance his career, it tells me that he was happy playing and living here, no more complicated than that really. For me, that's worth more than any player who travels for the money. He was a unique bloke on the pitch, it seems he was the same off it.