BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted August 27, 2019 With bated breath binmen the length and breadth of beautiful Suffolk have been waiting for a 7 am radio announcement this morning about a matter of some significance for their club. Imaginations have worked overtime. From Chinese investment, fuelled by the timing and time differences, to Marcus Evans buying the ground from the council, but just falling just short of Lionel Messi signing for the club. However, to the delight of the local pigeon population, it seems that this matter of massive importance relates to the fact that the funding for the Kevin Beattie ('The Beat') statue has, after eight months, now been achieved. It's therefore full steam ahead for yet another cenotaph to be erected in memory of their glorious past. Putting aside my own aversion to these monuments, feeling they should be reserved for monarchs or outstanding statesmen (the former to be melted down when the great Republic finally comes) does this seem a worthwhile gesture to others or a waste of much needed funds for a club with such a debt? As an emotional stone I remain ambivalent, but find the whole episode amusing (and slightly hypocritical considering the way the club neglected the player in his years of need,) but would anybody here want Carrow Road surrounded by monuments to the past? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,876 Posted August 27, 2019 Beattie should have been one of England's greatest ever players. He probably would have been if he hadn't consistently played when not fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted August 27, 2019 Those binners do love a statue, don’t they?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted August 27, 2019 Here’s a statue for them 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 27, 2019 Can't see much wrong with it personally, although do think it makes more sense to do these things when the subject is living. When do we start the ball rolling for the Kevin Keelan statue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted August 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: When do we start the ball rolling for the Kevin Keelan statue? KK would collect that ball clean through the striker and punt it down t"other end in one powerful movement, pausing only to sneer at the prostrate attacker groaning on the floor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 700 Posted August 27, 2019 Starting to look like the Appian Way down there, can't think of anything worse, turning up on a Saturday afternoon to watch them struggle against League One opposition, while outside, a constant reminder of glory days in the dim and distant past, never to return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: When do we start the ball rolling for the Kevin Keelan statue? Ken Foggo would be better save quite a bit on materials, with him being smaller and all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted August 27, 2019 3 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Here’s a statue for them I bet that took some time erecting?..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 27, 2019 4 hours ago, BroadstairsR said: (and slightly hypocritical considering the way the club neglected the player in his years of need,) 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,444 Posted August 27, 2019 I'd quite happily install this one for them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites