[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Look folks, joking aside, we're blessed in that a former Spireite - infact someone that started their career at Saltergate - is one of only a handfull of Englishmen in possession of a World Cup winner's medal: doesn't anyone think we should capitalise on that fact?!

And let's say it again: inviting GB to do the deed would unite everyone, everyone, and as someone else so rightly pointed out he'd attract the attention of the national media (are you listening b2net?) in a way someone pretty much unknown beyond the pages of 'Derbyshire Life' never could.

This post has been edited by MDCCCLXVI: 02 March 2010 - 08:23 PM

[DIFH]

MDCCCLXVI, on Mar 2 2010, 06:47 PM, said:

Dunno if this has been discussed before, but has anyone been lined up to open the new ground?

And if not, who do Town fans think it should be?

I guess it's customary to invite some dignitary like that Peregrine, Chatsworth House, 'have you seen the size of my fountain?' bloke to do the honours: but what right does some upper class toff, who's probably never been to a game or given a s**t about Town, have to perform such a once in a lifetime ceremony?

I'd have a real problem with that.

What's more i don't believe anyone from the town's political fraternity should be 'blessed' with such a prestigious role (infact i'd ban the bandwaggon jumping lot of 'em from the gig altogether!), or one of Bazza's mates from the local Masonic Lodge, either. And whilst i'm sure those that gush with gratitude towards the Chairman and the Owner (who can at least claim to've funded the build) will disagree, i'd suggest that one or both of them doing the deed would be inappropriate as in the full scheme of things they are but custodians of the Club.

Opinions of Barry Hubbard are split amongst Town fans now, and who's to say how Dave Allen will be judged in years to come?

No; what we need is a truly legendary figure, someone associated with CFC but also venerated in wider circles, an individual that transcends politics and short term issues, and a person that each and every Cestrefeldian, whether fans of the Club or not, can respect and applaud.

Ladies and Gentlemen, i give you Gordon Banks.

After all, just how many football clubs can call upon a World Cup winner and former player to cut the ribbon to their new stadium?

Together with a bronze bust, I agree Chris that would be a wonderful choice but lets invite Bob Wilson,Oggie, John Osborne, Jim Brown, Alan Stevenson also

[DIFH]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on Mar 2 2010, 08:27 PM, said:

Together with a bronze bust, I agree Chris that would be a wonderful choice but lets invite Bob Wilson,Oggie, John Osborne, Jim Brown, Alan Stevenson also

Forgot another chessie lad John Luckic - what a table of goalies.

[fishini]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on Mar 2 2010, 08:34 PM, said:

Forgot another chessie lad John Luckic - what a table of goalies.

Not forgetting Nathen Abbey along with Ben Williams

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on Mar 2 2010, 08:34 PM, said:

Forgot another chessie lad John Luckic - what a table of goalies.

Unlike Gordon Banks Bob Wilson and John Lukic never played for Town, Dave.

Or won the World Cup.

By the way, please write out a thousand times:

"I must not call Town Chessie...i must not call Town Chessie...i must not..."

[DIFH]

MDCCCLXVI, on Mar 2 2010, 08:42 PM, said:

Unlike Gordon Banks Bob Wilson and John Lukic never played for Town, Dave.

Or won the World Cup.

By the way, please write out a thousand times:

"I must not call Town Chessie...i must not call Town Chessie...i must not..."

I am quite aware of that Christopher, just thought it would be a nice jesture CHESSIE connections never the less and all top rate keepers - THE CHESSIE CONVEYOR ETC.

[Mr.Spireite]

Gordon Banks, end of thread.

[DIFH]

fishini, on Mar 2 2010, 08:37 PM, said:

Not forgetting Nathen Abbey along with Ben Williams

[marlons curtains]

Not for me....
Nothing against the Great Banks, mind...

Personally, Id like to see a loyal servant do it... someone who spent a long time at the club... someone who you know would be truly honoured and moved to do it...

A Blakey, Moss type person... Id even take a Kev Davies....

[Westbars Spireite]

MDCCCLXVI, on Mar 2 2010, 08:42 PM, said:

Unlike Gordon Banks Bob Wilson and John Lukic never played for Town, Dave.

Or won the World Cup.

By the way, please write out a thousand times:

"I must not call Town Chessie...i must not call Town Chessie...i must not..."

Spot on.

Really dislike that.

Common in Deedah too which is a good reason to dislike it.

[Bankrobber]

No problem with Banksie doing it...no problem with the Duke of Dev doing it either, if he's a fan...his dad was there to help bail out the club when it was really needed, after all.

[marlons curtains]

Bankrobber, on Mar 3 2010, 12:01 AM, said:

No problem with Banksie doing it...no problem with the Duke of Dev doing it either, if he's a fan...his dad was there to help bail out the club when it was really needed, after all.

Dont want the place gettin graffitied before we kicked a ball in it Gaz.......

[Bankrobber]

marlons curtains, on Mar 2 2010, 10:02 PM, said:

Dont want the place gettin graffitied before we kicked a ball in it Gaz.......

It's the 'percent for Art' Si!

[carlT]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on Mar 2 2010, 08:27 PM, said:

Together with a bronze bust, I agree Chris that would be a wonderful choice but lets invite Bob Wilson,Oggie, John Osborne, Jim Brown, Alan Stevenson also

am I not right in saying John Osborne is no longer with us ?

[Bankrobber]

carlT, on Mar 2 2010, 10:37 PM, said:

am I not right in saying John Osborne is no longer with us ?

I think so. 1998 was it?

[DIFH]

Bankrobber, on Mar 2 2010, 10:43 PM, said:

I think so. 1998 was it?

He'll be looking down then and smiling. It's always blue in my heaven !

[Town_Fan]

My thoughts on BH are fairly well documented but I feel that at the end of the day both he and Dave Allen have made the new stadium a reality for Chesterfield fans. For that reason alone I'd have no problem if they were the ones cutting the ribbon.

[moondog]

dalekpete, on Mar 2 2010, 07:57 PM, said:

Actually he was quite knowledgable (so I am told- I don't mix in those circles). It was he that pointed out that we only survived the drop in 2004 because Hurst was able to score in the time added on due to the minutes silence for his father!

The Duke of Dev would be most welcome if he'd put into the club the same proportion of wealth as your average season ticket holder has done over the years.

[The Peoples Champion]

MDCCCLXVI, on Mar 2 2010, 06:47 PM, said:

Dunno if this has been discussed before, but has anyone been lined up to open the new ground?

And if not, who do Town fans think it should be?

I guess it's customary to invite some dignitary like that Peregrine, Chatsworth House, 'have you seen the size of my fountain?' bloke to do the honours: but what right does some upper class toff, who's probably never been to a game or given a s**t about Town, have to perform such a once in a lifetime ceremony?

I'd have a real problem with that.

What's more i don't believe anyone from the town's political fraternity should be 'blessed' with such a prestigious role (infact i'd ban the bandwaggon jumping lot of 'em from the gig altogether!), or one of Bazza's mates from the local Masonic Lodge, either. And whilst i'm sure those that gush with gratitude towards the Chairman and the Owner (who can at least claim to've funded the build) will disagree, i'd suggest that one or both of them doing the deed would be inappropriate as in the full scheme of things they are but custodians of the Club.

Opinions of Barry Hubbard are split amongst Town fans now, and who's to say how Dave Allen will be judged in years to come?

No; what we need is a truly legendary figure, someone associated with CFC but also venerated in wider circles, an individual that transcends politics and short term issues, and a person that each and every Cestrefeldian, whether fans of the Club or not, can respect and applaud.

Ladies and Gentlemen, i give you Gordon Banks.

After all, just how many football clubs can call upon a World Cup winner and former player to cut the ribbon to their new stadium?

For a minute I thought you were going to put yourself forward.

[Xerxes]

MDCCCLXVI, on Mar 2 2010, 08:25 PM, said:

And let's say it again: inviting GB to do the deed would unite everyone, everyone, and as someone else so rightly pointed out he'd attract the attention of the national media (are you listening b2net?) in a way someone pretty much unknown beyond the pages of 'Derbyshire Life' never could.

Wrong

Banks has no connections with town. He's a dee dah who played for us for half a season half a century ago. No way will he attract much publicity - he is not news. He was trotted out when the dee-dah clubs were vying to be hosts for the proposed world cup bid and was hardly front page news was he. He has a PR job at Stoke City - bet you didn't know that either!

If you are going for front page news go for the latest teeny pop star or page 3 model. If you are going for a serious, respected person with Town connections it has to be the Duke. In 100 years time we want visitors to look at the plaque and know who opened the ground and not say - who? A lot of you on here seem to have old fashioned Trotskyist political agendas but stuff that - the Duke's the man. His family has always been very supportive and if he used to stand on the terraces as a lad as Pete says -who better.