Strawman Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I wouldnt name a stand after him, we live in a time where grounds and stands seem to change names on a toss of a coin and I don t think it would have any impact at all. Whatever the club announced it was renaming the Main stand I think the majority of people would just carry on calling it the main stand. I would like to see a statue put up at some point though, doesnt have to be something huge but a small statue somewhere near the main entrance would be very fitting. Its a shame that these things do seem to happen when the person is no longer with us though. Hendo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 With stands called things like 'the Lisbon Lions' stand, we should call a stand 'The Parkhead Pirates' stand as we went to Glasgow and pinched the great trophy from their cabinet. *note - this post isn't serious* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) and make Geoff Brown a Freeman of Perth, as well. This is something we can really agitate for. Write to your local councillor. It's more difficult to work on the stand as you're asking a man to name something after his dad, which is a bit mor awkward. Freeman of Perth on the other hand, we can all put pressure on our elected representatives. He would join a fairly impressive list - including Garibaldi! http://www.alternative-perth.co.uk/freemen.htm Edited May 20, 2014 by biffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Saints Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Whatever happens it should be done with real thought, we are all 'fuzzy' in the aftermath of our Scottish cup win. I may be wrong but I seem to remember when the Ormond stand was named, and the word on the street was the Ormond family hadn't even been told. They only found out when a journalist asked how they felt. Personally I think it is right and fitting that Geoff get that accolade, anyone can see that he and his family are Saintees through & through. I never see the point of recognising someone's achievements when they are not there to appreciate the recognition. Born2Bru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Wallace Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Given that Willie Ormond has a stand named after him, and Tommy Wright has now surpassed his achievement, there is an argument he should have a stand too. I'm all in favour of Geoff being honoured, big time, I'm just not sure naming a stand is quite right. I'm really not that keen on grounds with all sorts of different names of stands, but that's just a personal opinion. Statues are way too cheesy. Freeman of Perth - definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonSuperJ Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 This is something we can really agitate for. Write to your local councillor. It's more difficult to work on the stand as you're asking a man to name something after his dad, which is a bit mor awkward. Freeman of Perth on the other hand, we can all put pressure on our elected representatives. He would join a fairly impressive list - including Garibaldi! http://www.alternative-perth.co.uk/freemen.htm Fully in favour of the freedom of Perth, and a stand for that matter though it is a more complex issue, but intrigued as to how in a list that includes Gladstone and Churchill you picked out Garibaldi?! No issue with Garibaldi, just rank Churchill much higher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Fully in favour of the freedom of Perth, and a stand for that matter though it is a more complex issue, but intrigued as to how in a list that includes Gladstone and Churchill you picked out Garibaldi?! No issue with Garibaldi, just rank Churchill much higher! Churchill is a UK Prime Minister, as are several others on the list. Just seemed a little odd to have a 19th century Italian revolutionary in amongst all the MPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzil Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Churchill is a UK Prime Minister, as are several others on the list. Just seemed a little odd to have a 19th century Italian revolutionary in amongst all the MPs. Maybe the councillors liked his biscuits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonSuperJ Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Churchill is a UK Prime Minister, as are several others on the list. Just seemed a little odd to have a 19th century Italian revolutionary in amongst all the MPs. Aye, that's fair. I'm certainly intrigued by how he appeared on it. Maybe the council at the time had strong Italian connections or were closet revolutionaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Geoff Brown completely deserves this. Not just because of the Scottish Cup, but because of everything else that has lead up to that point over the past 28 years. I can think of no other individual, in football or any other field, who has done so much with so little recognition. I don't think he would ever be crass enough to implement it himself, so it is up to the fans to make it happen. Incidentally - May 17th should also be made a local Perth holiday from now on. Born2Bru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Incidentally - May 17th should also be made a local Perth holiday from now on. I think they should reschedule Christmas to the 17th May. blueheaven and andrew 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balhousie Blue 1884 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Certainly feel Geoff deserves to be honoured. Think he would appreciate it more from the fans (he is after all one of us) rather than from the halfwits at the council. The Council never seemed to help the Club when help was needed and you only ever hear from them when things are good. (and the Good Times never felt so good)!!!!! Wendy Saints 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
california_saintee Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 If even Alan Main has a stand named after him, there's no question that Geoff should too. JEccles621 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Be careful what you wish for. Geoff would probbaly accept the offer. Then sell his named stand to road planners so they could build a highway bypass through it at vast profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAIR CITY FIRM Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 no elaborate please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sure Mcdiarmid was named when the gent was still alive (andmaybe still is) Think Geoff might have had something to do with the decision to name the Stadium . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 It was. He isn't. Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 What about renaming a section of the Crieff Rd? It would even scan better in song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethamsaintee Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Instead of a stand, we should have a Pre Season Tournament at McDiarmid annually named in his honour, then the club might benefit financially, particularly if the other 2/3 teams are appealling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Should rename Perth. Brown Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Interesting interview in one of the papers with GB who told the reporter that apart from his initial investment to take the club HE had never put a penny into the club -but that it had all been done through shrewd business sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 five years after the person has died....anything else is just disrespectful! etiquette and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Interesting interview in one of the papers with GB who told the reporter that apart from his initial investment to take the club HE had never put a penny into the club -but that it had all been done through shrewd business sense. A good few media persons kept saying that they had invested so much into the club. They kept forgetting that it was a lot of effort, time and business sense and not money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY5565 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 time is money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Bru Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 This is something we can really agitate for. Write to your local councillor. It's more difficult to work on the stand as you're asking a man to name something after his dad, which is a bit mor awkward. Freeman of Perth on the other hand, we can all put pressure on our elected representatives. He would join a fairly impressive list - including Garibaldi! http://www.alternative-perth.co.uk/freemen.htm Ach, he was only a Free B******! He did make exceedingly good biscuits, or was that someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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