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Post by BrummiePotter on Jul 2, 2024 16:24:29 GMT
With the new fan zone opening, has there ever been consideration of a memorial garden somewhere at the Bet365? I know some clubs have them, eg West Brom, where fans can sit and remember people they used to attend matches with. Just for 10 minutes before a game, and have a smile about the good and not-so-good times.
Must admit I have a vested interest as next season will be my first in 50 years of going without my father, but there are obviously many others out there who may want to take a short break to reminisce.
I’ll probably email Anthony Emerson with the idea, as he seems to give matters appropriate consideration, but do others think this is something we could do, or even need, and if so where would be a good location?
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Post by Scouse on Jul 2, 2024 17:14:40 GMT
With the new fan zone opening, has there ever been consideration of a memorial garden somewhere at the Bet365? I know some clubs have them, eg West Brom, where fans can sit and remember people they used to attend matches with. Just for 10 minutes before a game, and have a smile about the good and not-so-good times. Must admit I have a vested interest as next season will be my first in 50 years of going without my father, but there are obviously many others out there who may want to take a short break to reminisce. I’ll probably email Anthony Emerson with the idea, as he seems to give matters appropriate consideration, but do others think this is something we could do, or even need, and if so where would be a good location? around Stans statue offers a decent space for quiet reflection ..though dedicated to the clubs most famous player it doesn't overly lend itself to be ‘taken over’ by memorials to fans etc ..nor am I sure would I be overly comfortable if it was You see fans touching their named bricks ( presumably often now remembering fans that have passed since the brick was initially laid ) obviously it’s some years since the majority of bricks were first set or ( new ) people have had the opportunity to buy them ..some clubs ( ( Sheffield Wednesday ) have huge volumes of these memorial stones Blackburn have a small garden of remembrance..slightly off from the ground Aside from finding a site , the first issue to address would be its upkeep and rules on keeping things tidy and standard to avoid one memorial from becoming overbearing or an eyesore .. we’ve all been / seen both well kept and not so well kept cemeteries ..and there’s nothing worse than if your loved one is remembered in an uncared for overgrown mess or indeed next to something that wouldn’t look out of place as a fairground stall
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jul 2, 2024 17:23:57 GMT
Is there anything on the Vic site such as a small grass area to remember those from yesteryear?
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Post by lordb on Jul 2, 2024 17:47:45 GMT
Is there anything on the Vic site such as a small grass area to remember those from yesteryear? No it's a housing estate now Streets are named after players though
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Post by march4 on Jul 2, 2024 17:50:21 GMT
Memorial garden at Leicester is good.
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Post by owdestokie2 on Jul 2, 2024 18:09:15 GMT
With the new fan zone opening, has there ever been consideration of a memorial garden somewhere at the Bet365? I know some clubs have them, eg West Brom, where fans can sit and remember people they used to attend matches with. Just for 10 minutes before a game, and have a smile about the good and not-so-good times. Must admit I have a vested interest as next season will be my first in 50 years of going without my father, but there are obviously many others out there who may want to take a short break to reminisce. I’ll probably email Anthony Emerson with the idea, as he seems to give matters appropriate consideration, but do others think this is something we could do, or even need, and if so where would be a good location? Good idea. Low cost to establish, low maintenance cost. Design, location and nuts & bolts ideas could be an agenda item for the new Stoke City Connect meetings (to be announced) email Anthony!!
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Jul 2, 2024 18:58:23 GMT
Ashes can and are scattered by the statue
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Post by vamborools on Jul 2, 2024 19:32:55 GMT
I can understand the sentiment of this kind of thing but honestly can only see it being used by a handful of supporters. Plus, where do you stop, do we start having memorial head stones and the like, akin to the bricks with names on etc ??
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Post by BrummiePotter on Jul 2, 2024 21:39:57 GMT
As I see it there would be no individual memorials and no scattering of ashes. Just a quiet place with a few benches and perhaps a single plaque saying something like - “to Stokies we have loved and lost”. Just a place for short reflection and remembrance, then off to the game.
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Post by J-Roar on Jul 2, 2024 21:44:30 GMT
Is there anything on the Vic site such as a small grass area to remember those from yesteryear? No it's a housing estate now Streets are named after players though Couldn't someone offer up their lawn?
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Post by march4 on Jul 2, 2024 22:48:45 GMT
As I see it there would be no individual memorials and no scattering of ashes. Just a quiet place with a few benches and perhaps a single plaque saying something like - “to Stokies we have loved and lost”. Just a place for short reflection and remembrance, then off to the game. At Leicester there are places for flowers, etc. to mark the memory of loved ones.
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Post by stantheman on Jul 3, 2024 8:51:40 GMT
I can understand the sentiment of this kind of thing but honestly can only see it being used by a handful of supporters. Plus, where do you stop, do we start having memorial head stones and the like, akin to the bricks with names on etc ?? Ever seen the one at The Hawthorns?
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Post by Bera’s Beano on Jul 3, 2024 11:54:17 GMT
If you were to do it then the space behind the hill opposite Ricardo’s might be a decent little space, but depends on a few things:
Road noise from the A50, Fan Zone position, Owned space between stadium and council.
Could possibly become a nice place to relocate one of the other statues we have, like Gordon Bank’s or another player who has passed away and even name it after them too.
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Post by misterj on Jul 3, 2024 13:10:31 GMT
Definitely room on several walls for memorial bricks - great idea tbf
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Post by nott1 on Jul 3, 2024 13:24:24 GMT
It would soon end up littered with dog ends and beer cans unfortunately but a nice sentiment anyway.
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Post by xchpotter on Jul 3, 2024 14:24:58 GMT
Needs to have a proper structure for maintenance and upkeep. Went to the one at Brighton and once I bet it looked nice, but there were faded unreadable cards, teddy bears with stuff coming out all sorts. It is sensitive topic and you can see the challenges presented within graveyards…..after a while it looks a little unkept, uncared for. So I’m up for the idea of a garden, but must come with upkeep and rules from the get go as to what is allowed or will be removed….otherwise it ends up looking like a rough part of town.
I’m sure the club would have no end of volunteers, but the foundation needs to be right.
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Post by march4 on Jul 3, 2024 15:59:33 GMT
Needs to have a proper structure for maintenance and upkeep. Went to the one at Brighton and once I bet it looked nice, but there were faded unreadable cards, teddy bears with stuff coming out all sorts. It is sensitive topic and you can see the challenges presented within graveyards…..after a while it looks a little unkept, uncared for. So I’m up for the idea of a garden, but must come with upkeep and rules from the get go as to what is allowed or will be removed….otherwise it ends up looking like a rough part of town. I’m sure the club would have no end of volunteers, but the foundation needs to be right. As they do in private cemeteries, Leicester close the garden for a couple of days every few months to clear away old flowers, wreathes, etc. Plenty of notice is given and I haven’t heard of any upset caused.
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