The unveiling comes as part of the wider Lord Mayor’s Centenary Plaque project which was established to recognise 100 pioneers, ground-breakers and campaigners who have made a difference on a local, national and international level, but have their roots right here in Hull. The plaques were initially unveiled at an event led by Hull City Council and Hull City Supporters’ Trust, but will now be given a permanent home on the exterior of the West Stand at the KCOM Stadium. Andy Davidson, the man who holds the record for making the most Hull City appearances with 579, legendary goalkeeper Billy Bly and promotion-winning player/manager Raich Carter – on what would’ve been his 106th birthday – are the former Tigers being recognised and members of all three families will be present at the KCOM on Saturday for the unveiling of the plaques.
That's great news. Is there any chance of getting an information board situated outside the KC showing where the old Anlaby Road ground used to be along with a couple of photographs and a few facts etc ? I know Mr Bielby was involved in something to do with this some time ago. Plus a similar one actually on Boothferry Road showing similar details about Boothferry Park ?
Too busy reporting on who Toronto Wolfpack, Wigan and Leeds are buying and how new signings are realising what massive clubs they have joined in Hull. Two articles about RL today before getting to City who have a game this week.
I wouldn't know, I only follow their City feeds, so never see rugby stories, maybe you should try it?
I read the paper online as I would if buying one. You seem to link to a lot of stories about building developments etc in Hull. Are those on the City feeds?
Obviously not, they have a feed for news, a feed for City, a feed for Hull FC and a feed for Hull KR, saves you having to see stuff you're not interested in (though if they'd also filter the 'local angry people' ****e out of the news feed, it would be better).
It it had been RL there would have been reporters sent to interview the clubs, full page articles in the HDM and Gwillym devoting a whole edition of SportsTalk to it.
I recall the idea about one at KC. Really good idea. Unfortunately it’s unlikely the Lord Mayor would fit it into his plans as he’s only in post for a year until April (which in Steve’s case is a real shame in my opinion as he’s done some great stuff in his year in office) I think the best way might be to approach the Councillors for that area, even better if it’s done by residents of that area. I think the stadium is just in Newington and Gypsyville ward (Pete Allen, Gill Kennett and Lynn Petrini) Lynn is actually Deputy Lord Mayor at the moment. If Geoff isn't still pursuing it, it could easily be kicked off again through those people or ward meetings/area committees (who have their own budgets) Anyone a resident in that ward? Always best when ideas go to politicians from people who are eligible to vote for them! I’m not a resident but happy to help anyone who is with advice on how to do it and I might be able to drop it in through different routes.
The problem with the original idea that the Trust had, was it was simply too ambitious, there were a lot of disagreements over it at the time. I can't remember the exact details, but it involved a sculpture that directed people to the old ground, but it required a budget of about £150k, which was never realistic.
I was thinking more of an information board like the one above Beverley Gate in the city centre or the ones you see in every public park ( except West Park) with information on the wild life to be found there. That wouldn't cost £150k. I'm sure we could raise enough for a board like that on here in a few minutes ? And the original idea was mine as was the suggestion that there should be more blue civic plaques to recognise football in the city.
Seriously I've been banging this particular drum for longer then I care to remember. I was a member of the civic society back in the day and tried then to promote the idea that the importance of football in this city, the players that represented the city and the country and even the iconic Boothferry Park floodlights should be recognised with a blue civic plaque or two. They are as worthy as the plaques to actors, writers, councillors and in one case a person who wrote a book on bee keeping. My idea was laughed at in those days.
