[The Black Triangle]

Mosschops8, on 05 July 2016 - 01:48 PM, said:

Here's an update Spireites.....there's lots of ideas in the pipeline for Team Ernie, one being getting the road next to The Proact named after Dad. Team Ernie have been to the club today & met with Derbyshire Times who have taken photos and running a story on this.
Also a lot of fans have suggested getting a statue of Dad at the club....we would LOVE this to happen & here's where you guys come in......
On Tuesday 12th July at The Proact we will be announcing the total amount raised for Dad's charity game...again with the Derbyshire Times present.
After the stewards bill is paid there will be well over £1000 left over, that you amazing fans have raised.
As a family we would love this to be used if and when we get the go ahead for Dad's statue.....what I'm asking now if there is anyone who would object to this PLEASE let me know.
It isn't our money to make this decision & totally understand if this is not what you Spireites want.
Again thanks for all your love & support.
Sarah xx

A statue of Ernie, and a road named Moss way!

Fan blooming tastic idea!!!

[CFC91]

No objections from me on any of the above.

[Mosschops8]

The Gimp, on 05 July 2016 - 04:15 PM, said:

A statue of Ernie, and a road named Moss way!

Fan blooming tastic idea!!!

Ha ha exactly what Team Ernie think!!!
Thanks x

[Mosschops8]

Thanks for all your support guys....amazing response!!
And yes SS we definitely want you to run 1/2 marathon for us 😆😊😆 xx

[Mosschops8]

Thanks for all your support guys....amazing response!!
And yes SS we definitely want you to run 1/2 marathon for us 😆😊😆 xx

[The Black Triangle]

Mosschops8, on 05 July 2016 - 04:59 PM, said:

Ha ha exactly what Team Ernie think!!!
Thanks x

The new road by KFC - isn't that currently "un named"? If it is you may find the council much more amenable to naming that Moss way as it doesn't involve any changes. Good luck,,hope you succeed.

[Mosschops8]

The Gimp, on 05 July 2016 - 07:15 PM, said:

The new road by KFC - isn't that currently "un named"? If it is you may find the council much more amenable to naming that Moss way as it doesn't involve any changes. Good luck,,hope you succeed.

Yes you are correct it is unamed so should make it easier x

[peakblue]

Yes the statue gets my support

[clarevoyant.]

Great idea
It would be difficult I appreciate but how good would it be if it could depict the overhead kick goal at Rotherham.
Is there any footage of this?

[moondog]

clarevoyant., on 06 July 2016 - 07:48 AM, said:

Great idea
It would be difficult I appreciate but how good would it be if it could depict the overhead kick goal at Rotherham.
Is there any footage of this?

Got to be him heading surely

[Sammy Spireite]

moondog, on 06 July 2016 - 07:55 AM, said:

Got to be him heading surely

agree with that, although a floating statue might prove too expensive lol

[DIFH]

The Gimp, on 05 July 2016 - 04:15 PM, said:

A statue of Ernie, and a road named Moss way!

Fan blooming tastic idea!!!

What would cost be and how would it be funded.

Remember how Phil Tooley laboured with funding the garden project.

The Gimp, on 05 July 2016 - 04:15 PM, said:

A statue of Ernie, and a road named Moss way!

Fan blooming tastic idea!!!

What would cost be and how would it be funded.

Remember how Phil Tooley laboured with funding the garden project.

[starsky72]

its a great idea, I just wonder how realistic it is given the cost of a good statue

[Mosschops8]

starsky72, on 06 July 2016 - 10:48 AM, said:

its a great idea, I just wonder how realistic it is given the cost of a good statue

No idea at the minute & yes may be too expensive in the end....trying to get the road next to CFC named after dad, so will concentrate on that 1st then look into the statue xx

[The Black Triangle]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 06 July 2016 - 09:52 AM, said:

What would cost be and how would it be funded.

Remember how Phil Tooley laboured with funding the garden project.


What would cost be and how would it be funded.

Remember how Phil Tooley laboured with funding the garden project.

Expensive I would imagine.

If moss chops could get a local artist to make a statue of ernie out of chicken wire and cover in fibre glass that may be the cheapest option. Bronze would cost tens of thousands. I work near a place that make stuff like that for exhibitions, I'll ask them for a ball park figure.

[dim view]

moondog, on 06 July 2016 - 07:55 AM, said:

Got to be him heading surely

Indeed, that classic back post downward header would be iconic.

If a sculpture is too expensive how about a Blakey type mosaic, maybe 6 times bigger, to be mounted high on the West Stand cladding, and lit up?

[Forever a Spireite]

Mosschops8, on 06 July 2016 - 12:33 PM, said:

No idea at the minute & yes may be too expensive in the end....trying to get the road next to CFC named after dad, so will concentrate on that 1st then look into the statue xx

You might find this useful Sarah
https://www.shef.ac....y-hill-1.174313

[Mosschops8]

The Gimp, on 06 July 2016 - 12:56 PM, said:

Expensive I would imagine.

If moss chops could get a local artist to make a statue of ernie out of chicken wire and cover in fibre glass that may be the cheapest option. Bronze would cost tens of thousands. I work near a place that make stuff like that for exhibitions, I'll ask them for a ball park figure.

Thank you much appreciated x

[Mosschops8]

Forever a Spireite, on 06 July 2016 - 01:48 PM, said:

You might find this useful Sarah
https://www.shef.ac....y-hill-1.174313

Thank you x