1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Honour on the way for George Cohen

Discussion in 'Fulham' started by Cottager58, Mar 1, 2016.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    In the 50th anniversary year of the World Cup win, the Club are apparently planning to honour George Cohen. Meanwhile a short clip to remember his contribution to Fulham Football and Athletic Club:

     
    #1
    Cottager58, Mar 1, 2016
    Captain Morgan likes this.
  2. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    The Club have announced that it's going to be a statue - by the same guy who did the Johnny Haynes one so should be quality. No indication yet where it'll be sited.

    "Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce that it has commissioned esteemed sculptor Douglas Jennings to create a statue of George Cohen MBE. It will be displayed at Craven Cottage and unveiled in October 2016 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of England’s famous World Cup victory in 1966, in which George played and raised the iconic Jules Rimet trophy."


    please log in to view this image



    Here's a link to the full story: http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2016/march/02/fulham-announce-george-cohen-tribute
     
    #2
    Cottager58, Mar 2, 2016
    Captain Morgan likes this.
  3. kunye

    kunye Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2014
    Messages:
    1,161
    Likes Received:
    188
    A good sited spot is on the plinth where that idiot Jackson statue stood
     
    #3
    kunye, Mar 2, 2016
  4. Cravingawin

    Cravingawin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,338
    Likes Received:
    204
    That's such a great honour. Top bloke and proper gent.
     
    #4
    Cravingawin, Mar 2, 2016
    toshchamberlainsmate likes this.
  5. toshchamberlainsmate

    toshchamberlainsmate Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2011
    Messages:
    1,139
    Likes Received:
    28
    Well deserved; thank you George.
     
    #5
    toshchamberlainsmate, Mar 2, 2016
    Cottager58 likes this.
  6. 2whitestripes

    2whitestripes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,245
    Likes Received:
    446
    Very appropriate for such a legend and source of great memories.
     
    #6
    2whitestripes, Mar 2, 2016
  7. kunye

    kunye Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2014
    Messages:
    1,161
    Likes Received:
    188
    Oh how we could do with Fulhams best ever 2 full backs

    George Cohen
    Jim Langley
    I am old enough to have seen and appreciated both.
     
    #7
    kunye, Mar 5, 2016
    toshchamberlainsmate and Cottager58 like this.
  8. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    You'll remember this one as well rosc - Fred 'the tank' Callaghan. He took over at left back when Barry Mealand, who had taken over from Jim Langley, got injured and had to retire.

    Great to see Fred at the Cottage last night in honour of # Cohen66

    please log in to view this image

     
    #8
    Last edited: Mar 9, 2016
    Cottager58, Mar 9, 2016
  9. Super Brian McBride

    Super Brian McBride Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 2011
    Messages:
    2,288
    Likes Received:
    456
    Fred Callaghan has always been one of my favourite players, as he was a manager of my Local team Enfield FC in some of their best days.
     
    #9
    Super Brian McBride, Mar 9, 2016
    Cottager58 likes this.
  10. Cravingawin

    Cravingawin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,338
    Likes Received:
    204
    I met Fred at the Sheff Weds game. He gave my mum a lift in his taxi back to Putney station along with the late Barry Mealands wife. Top bloke! Very very Fulhamish to offer a lift in his black cab!
     
    #10
    Cravingawin, Mar 9, 2016
    Captain Morgan and Cottager58 like this.

  11. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    The target has been reached with 1 day to go and since Mr Khan is matching it pound for pound that another £100k out of his back pocket.


    please log in to view this image
     
    #11
    Cottager58, May 31, 2016
  12. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    #12
    Cottager58, Sep 26, 2016
  13. Cravingawin

    Cravingawin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,338
    Likes Received:
    204
    Brilliant. Love George. Great man.
     
    #13
    Cravingawin, Sep 26, 2016
  14. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    #14
    Cottager58, Sep 27, 2016
  15. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    Oh well, better late than never:

    "We are delighted to announce that the unveiling of the George Cohen statue will take place at Craven Cottage on Saturday morning.

    The statue has been paid for by numerous generous donations by fans, with the final figure matched pound for pound by our Chairman Shahid Khan, who will be revealing the statue at 10.30am. Unfortunately, due to the location of the statue, we are unable to accommodate all fans at the unveiling, but you will be able to follow it all across our social channels, including live videos on Periscope (Twitter) and Facebook.

    Gates will open ahead of our West London derby against Queens Park Rangers at 11.15am, and fans in the Riverside and Hammersmith Stands are encouraged to head to the corner to see George’s statue in all its splendour.    "


    If you didn't get a VIP invite, not to worry here's a sneak preview:

    please log in to view this image
     
    #15
    Cottager58, Sep 30, 2016
  16. 2whitestripes

    2whitestripes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,245
    Likes Received:
    446
    I don't recall George ever playing in a wedding dress, you live and learn.

    Joking aside (yes it was a joke), I hope the day goes well and any photos posted here following the defrocking would be welcome.
     
    #16
    2whitestripes, Sep 30, 2016
    Cottager58 likes this.
  17. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    "Young players aren't being given the chance they should have done", says George


     
    #17
    Cottager58, Sep 30, 2016
    Cravingawin likes this.
  18. Cravingawin

    Cravingawin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,338
    Likes Received:
    204
    #18
    Cravingawin, Oct 1, 2016
    Cottager58 likes this.
  19. Cravingawin

    Cravingawin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    2,338
    Likes Received:
    204
    Terrific unveiling via periscope this morning. Some lovely words from the chairman too. GC, legend.
     
    #19
    Cravingawin, Oct 1, 2016
  20. Cottager58

    Cottager58 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2011
    Messages:
    12,919
    Likes Received:
    1,378
    Don't want to be rude or controversial but when they showed the unveiling on the 'big' screen at Saturday's game the first thing I said to my son was, "Jings, it looks like Bobby Moore". Got an email from the Club this morning that included a gallery of pictures and having now seen the statue in close up, 'fraid I've not changed that opinion.

    Disappointing really and hard to understand because the Johnny Haynes one, by the same sculptor, is such a good likeness.
     
    #20
    Cottager58, Oct 3, 2016
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page