18SJFC84 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Not sure if this has been brought up before but think in light of us finally getting our hands on a major trophy I think it is about time one of the three nameless stands be dedicated to Geoff as without him we would not have been lifting the Scottish Cup. Thoughts? FAIR CITY FIRM, ryangordon86, Wendy Saints and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Not sure if this has been brought up before but think in light of us finally getting our hands on a major trophy I think it is about time one of the three nameless stands be dedicated to Geoff as without him we would not have been lifting the Scottish Cup. Thoughts? It has been discussed occasionally within other threads, but, you are right, it is time to get a bit of momentum behind this and get a stand named after Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Bru Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Let's do it. .... and make Geoff Brown a Freeman of Perth, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Think it's a bit crass while he's still owner. Tommy Wright stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18SJFC84 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Think it's a bit crass while he's still owner. Tommy Wright stand? He isn't the owner? His son is? XxLeahSaintxX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 He isn't the owner? His son is? Owner and Chairman are two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryangordon86 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Think it's a bit crass while he's still owner. Tommy Wright stand? Aye, after one year!!! No. GB deserves it. He may be a major shareholder but he isn't running the club. I'd go one further and get statue outside the Main Stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Aye, lets go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 What about the Chris Iwelumo smoking bench? MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 If it hadn't been for Geoff, Saturday would never have happened. Do it! Cagey and ryangordon86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexsaint Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Do it. Defo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think that's premature. We've had a few good seasons and winning the Cup has been amazing, but it's too early to me naming stands. I think the naming of stands, across all sports, should be post-mortem. I'm sure there are other ways to honour the Browns. Perhaps name the academy programme after them. After all they are all about legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think that's premature. We've had a few good seasons and winning the Cup has been amazing, but it's too early to me naming stands. I think the naming of stands, across all sports, should be post-mortem. I'm sure there are other ways to honour the Browns. Perhaps name the academy programme after them. After all they are all about legacy. Why should it be post-mortem.......why give somebody a great honour when they are not around to appreciate it It's got nothing to do with 'a good few seasons'.........if it wasn't for Geoff then it could well be possible that there would be NO St Johnstone....it's about at a time where we have jut witnessed our greatest achievement, recognising the years of work and prudent financial management that made that moment possible, and not by putting the future stability of the club at risk Kilgour, saintscotty, daanaemac and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloPerth Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Run out of likes ed, totally agree. Why shouldn't Geoff get to appreciate it and get to feel proud about having a stand named after himself. Man utd named it sir Alex ferguson stand while he was still manager, put up the statue to the trinity of law, best, Charlton while at least 2 of them were still alive, possibly all 3. Loads of other teams do it. tony_polster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Bru Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think that's premature. We've had a few good seasons and winning the Cup has been amazing, but it's too early to me naming stands. I think the naming of stands, across all sports, should be post-mortem. I'm sure there are other ways to honour the Browns. Perhaps name the academy programme after them. After all they are all about legacy. Totally disagree. Too early - 28 years?!!!! Also, post-mortem is too late to honour Geoff Brown. He should know who we feel about his massive contribution. FAIR CITY FIRM, tony_polster and JSAINTEE99 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Make the main stand the GB stand. Unless its named after Alan of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Why should it be post-mortem.......why give somebody a great honour when they are not around to appreciate it It's got nothing to do with 'a good few seasons'.........if it wasn't for Geoff then it could well be possible that there would be NO St Johnstone....it's about at a time where we have jut witnessed our greatest achievement, recognising the years of work and prudent financial management that made that moment possible, and not by putting the future stability of the club at risk It's only an opinion, that's why is said "I think." I just believe such honours should be left until the person is gone. Purely personal preference. I agree if it weren't for Geoff Brown the club would likely have folded in the 80s. If not the 80s then certainly the 90s. There is a considerable meassure of thanks that the club and its supporters owe him. I just think there are other ways to honour him while he's alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 This should be done but I can't see it coming from the club when he's still involved, he wouldn't have it. It would need to be fan pressure. Any activists up for organising a campaign? JSAINTEE99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Why should it be post-mortem.......why give somebody a great honour when they are not around to appreciate it It's got nothing to do with 'a good few seasons'.........if it wasn't for Geoff then it could well be possible that there would be NO St Johnstone....it's about at a time where we have jut witnessed our greatest achievement, recognising the years of work and prudent financial management that made that moment possible, and not by putting the future stability of the club at risk I too have run out of likes! Could not agree with you more! Why should anyone connected with Saints have to justify who or what the stands are named after! MOTOROLA, OKI, just a couple of names on stands past & present. Geoff Brown far more deserving of the accolade. Only problem I'm not sure he's the kind of person who'd enjoy the fuss? Personally I think Saints should go for it!? ⚽️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 It's only an opinion, that's why is said "I think." I just believe such honours should be left until the person is gone. Purely personal preference. I agree if it weren't for Geoff Brown the club would likely have folded in the 80s. If not the 80s then certainly the 90s. There is a considerable meassure of thanks that the club and its supporters owe him. I just think there are other ways to honour him while he's alive. Totally appreciate that you were giving your opinion, and rightly so. Likewise, I was only giving a counter opinion......and we therefore have a healthy debate These forum things could catch on AthensSaint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_polster Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I feel this should now definitely happen and sooner rather than later. The sir Alex Ferguson stand also came to my mind in response to the issue of his continued involvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Ask Geoff what he thinks. He's not in it for himself, for sure. He did what he did for all of us. Stand naming and statues will not make our memory of him any stronger. Not that I'm in any way against these ideas. Not at all. It'd be more a demonstration to the outside world, so yes! Edited May 20, 2014 by andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuram Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 How about the " The May 17th 2014 Stand" for the North stand after our greatest victory not after Stevie May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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