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Post by cujo on Aug 3, 2006 16:52:20 GMT -1
Tribute to the Gentle Giant
Leeds United will unveil a specially-commissioned bust of John Charles during a pre-season dinner at Elland Road tomorrow night.
United's tribute to the legendary "Gentle Giant", who represented the club between 1948 and 1957, will be the highlight of the event at Leeds' Banqueting Suite, which is being hosted by chairman Ken Bates ahead of the club's Championship game against Norwich City on Saturday.
The dinner will see addresses from both Bates and United manager Kevin Blackwell and will also include an auction of rare memorabilia.
A limited number of tickets are still available, priced £35, by calling Leeds United on 0845 121 1992.
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 16:54:13 GMT -1
I've got his autobiography, what a legend.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Aug 3, 2006 17:04:54 GMT -1
I managed to get a first edition hard back of John Charles' autobiography on Ebay a few months back really cheap. I don't think the seller realised what he was selling! Still even has the dust cover in perfect condition, was well happy. Daren't read it though, so might have to track down another copy to read  A true gent, and a true legend. |
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 17:12:25 GMT -1
Sometimes you can go an try an describe a player and use all sorts of superlatives.
With John Charles, all the things people say about him are true, I never had the privelige of meeting him unfortunately, but the way he played the game just had to be admired.
Just looking at your signature radebehero - if youngsters at clubs knew about the kind of bloke John Charles was, I'm sure they would aspire to be better people and gain from it.
In fact, I might just dig out that book and go over it again!
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Post by WyomingWhite on Aug 3, 2006 17:15:20 GMT -1
He was one of a kind. I never met him personally either, but had been in his presence on several occassions, and just to be in the same ground as him was an experience I will always treasure.
I agree GB, if young people had role models of his calibre nowadays then the world would be a better place.
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 17:27:09 GMT -1
Excuse my thickness but what is a 'bust' when it is at home?
I mean I know one version but I doubt Leeds will commision that sort of one...
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Aug 3, 2006 17:29:48 GMT -1
Is it a posh word for a statue?
It's about time there was something like this to commemorate such a legend.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Aug 3, 2006 17:37:15 GMT -1
I thought a "bust" basically means a head and shoulders statue?
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 17:41:00 GMT -1
Bust (sculpture)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bust of Richard Bently by RoubiliacA bust is a sculpture depicting a person's chest, shoulders, and head, usually supported by a stand. These three-dimensional forms recreate the likeness of an individual. These may be of any suitable material (usually marble or other durable material).
radebehero you were right.
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Post by cc on Aug 3, 2006 18:08:41 GMT -1
Is it a posh word for a statue? It's about time there was something like this to commemorate such a legend. Heres a picture of a bust of Clough, will be something similar, so not quite a full statue.  |
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Post by WyomingWhite on Aug 3, 2006 18:12:06 GMT -1
Has he got his finger up his nose there?
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Aug 3, 2006 18:13:56 GMT -1
Lol! I thought that too  |
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 18:14:32 GMT -1
Either that or he's chuffing a joint
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Post by WyomingWhite on Aug 3, 2006 18:14:35 GMT -1
No disrespect intended there by the way, Brian Clough is one of my hero's - I used to love listening to his straight talking interviews. Great dry sense of humour too and a very witty bloke. Still hoping that one day Nigel will take the helm at Forest, I think it would be a fitting full circle.
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Post by cc on Aug 3, 2006 18:17:38 GMT -1
No disrespect intended there by the way, Brian Clough is one of my hero's - I used to love listening to his straight talking interviews. Great dry sense of humour too and a very witty bloke. Still hoping that one day Nigel will take the helm at Forest, I think it would be a fitting full circle. tis ok, the hand is actually cupped to make it look like hes shouting not the best picture though. Have a smaller replica at home. We wont get Clough or Pearce as a manager  reason being that the fans would get 100% behined the manager and put pressure on the owner basically meaning that one of those 2 would run the club. Pearce has applied 3 times already, been turned down each time. |
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Aug 3, 2006 18:18:57 GMT -1
Sorry - no disrespect from me either there.
IMO Clough is one of the greatest managers to ply there trade in this country. And he was a top top man aswell.
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Post by cc on Aug 3, 2006 18:21:47 GMT -1
Sorry - no disrespect from me either there. IMO Clough is one of the greatest managers to ply there trade in this country. And he was a top top man aswell. Its not a problem. At the time of making they had to decide if they wanted him shouting or holding a glass of whiskey ;D Joke |
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Post by Lollipop on Aug 3, 2006 19:20:47 GMT -1
About time!
Sometimes the word 'Legend' is used too often, but Mr Charles is the definition of that word.
RIP
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Post by Lollipop on Aug 10, 2006 12:19:58 GMT -1
 Sorry it's small, got it off the O/S. |
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reason being that the fans would get 100% behined the manager and put pressure on the owner basically meaning that one of those 2 would run the club.
