JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 (edited) if you have read the current thread on Markus Liebherr Tributes you will know that I have been trying to get the giant flag sorted for the last game of the season v Walsall. Unfortunately this will not be possible now due to time constraints but I am pleased to say that I have had positive feedback from the club and we now have permission to go ahead for the 1st home game of next season providing certain safety measures are met. I am currently in the process of setting up a Markus Liebherr tribute website where people will be able to use the Paypal Donate button I have set up to donate towards the cost of the flag. (Currently quoted £2700 for a 15m x 10m, the same size as the one Sheff Wed and Sunderland have used) What I would like from you guys is your thoughts on what you want to see on the tribute website, for example, some text that you may have come across about him and / or a picture. I intend also to have a "contributors" link on there where I will list all the names of those that have donated (with their permission of course). Any help on this would be greatfully received. **update** Site is taking shape but am still struggling for content (images aside) so if anyone has anything they would like to add to a "Fans tribute" page, please PM me Site is now live (will add more content if / when I get it!) http://www.onemarkusliebherr.co.uk Thanks Mike Edited 30 April, 2011 by JustMike Site added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Great stuff mate, I look forward to having the chance to donate. As for the website. A section devoted to his business past, what made the man as it were. Any further details of philanthropic activity maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 can we sticky this for a while please mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Badger Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Put up the letter he wrote to all Saints fans when he took the club over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 I will donate...just tell me where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 The 'forever a Saint' in red and white stripes looked best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 The story about he, Don Nicola and the watch should be on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 And great stuff btw - thanks for taking the lead and sorting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWY Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Great effort Just Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Happy to donate; but what happens if you don't reach £2700 - does the money get returned, and if so how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 the youtube clip when he was welcomed to SMS and (sadly) an article about his death....with maybe a fans comments page..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 His photo at Wembley, taking photo's, says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 As it is costing £2,700 it is going to be used on many occasions isn't it? Just home games? Or would you ask away teams if we could use it with fire certificates etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusaldo Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 pictures of the tributes fans had left outside the ground, or atleast a link to the page on the OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Good job mate. Be happy to donate once it is up and running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 As it is costing £2,700 it is going to be used on many occasions isn't it? Just home games? Or would you ask away teams if we could use it with fire certificates etc? Places like Barnsley away (fingers crossed for promotion) have huge away stands that aren't even a quarter full so I've seen away supports there with huge flags draped across seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Shame it cant be done at the last game of the season, would be a better tribute than first game of the new season. Especially as hopefully (fingers crossed) stage 1 of ML plans will be completed at the last home game of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint boggy Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Shame it cant be done at the last game of the season, would be a better tribute than first game of the new season. Especially as hopefully (fingers crossed) stage 1 of ML plans will be completed at the last home game of the season. i know what you mean but i suppose you could always look at it from the viewpoint that the 1st day in the Championship is the NEXT stage of the 5 year plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 A tenner from 270 people... we can do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 I like this. I shall donate. Are we able to use it at every game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 This video....... Also....if people can find it....The photo of him taking a photo at Wembley last year??? and maybe a link to the RIP Markus thread on here ? or just a few quotes from it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 His photo at Wembley, taking photo's, says it all. This would brilliant - I am in for a tenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 (edited) I also have a few photos that can be used ?? Edited 27 April, 2011 by Saint Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 I also have a few photos that can be used ?? Reckon it should be something more celebratory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 A mix of both ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Mike You own the site Listen to the suggestions, but in the end go with what works for you For the Lord so loved the Earth, he did not design it by committee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 thanks for all the suggestions so far. We do need to be careful with images though (unless they are your own), I dont fancy a licence issue. Would be nice to have a gallery and am waiting on a reply from someone else at the club on what we can use. To answer the question about what happens if we dont get the target, the Ops guy said he thinks it very probable that the club in one form or another will help. As for what happens to it after that, I thought the plan was to donate it to the saints foundation for auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Theyre all mine taken by my phone, apart from the one that is taken on the pitch during the minutes applause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 As for what happens to it after that, I thought the plan was to donate it to the saints foundation for auction? I like the idea of it being at every home game just as the players are coming out or just before they come out. Would be a superb tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 (edited) Edited 27 April, 2011 by saint lard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtb Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 A tenner from 270 people... we can do this... We should easily exceed it, perhaps we should have a plan for the excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 surely if we manage to get the 7200 needed for the bigger flag it would be worth doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 surely if we manage to get the 7200 needed for the bigger flag it would be worth doing that? if a 15m x 10m cost £2700 what size was the one that cost £7200??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Erm....not sure, I read it on the other thread. Think it was a 20m x 15m ? Someone in particular got a few quotes from various different flag companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Erm....not sure, I read it on the other thread. Think it was a 20m x 15m ? Someone in particular got a few quotes from various different flag companies. i will find out how much the guys i got the quote from would charge for 20m x 15m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 well done Mike for getting this started.will gladly contribute & will let as many non-forum members know as i can. i think we should easily exceed the amount required, so planning for a larger flag makes sense to me or maybe any leftover monies could be donated to the Saints Foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiggly_dan Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Erm....not sure, I read it on the other thread. Think it was a 20m x 15m ? Someone in particular got a few quotes from various different flag companies. I think it is important to look at the companies giving the quotes and how capable they are of creating giant flags - the bigger the flag, the bigger the technical challenge. More money does not necessarily result in a larger/better quality flag - some companies will give a big quote and simply outsource to somebody else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 ok, so far on the "home" page I ahve the following text... "The purpose of this site is to raise funds to buy a giant "crowd surfer" flag in tribute to our owner, Markus Liebherr who sadly passed away on August 11th 2010 He came to the club in its darkest hour and saved us from a fate we dare not think about. His charm and passion for the club was there for all to see as he, donned with a Saints scarf, attended his first game at St Marys Stadium. Now, we as fans want a fitting tribute to Markus as a way of saying, well, simply put..."Thank you" Would anyone else like to add / alter it? Will add more pages when I get permission from the club to use images etc. The "watch" speech, do you think I can just use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La BoIS Saint Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 I think it is important to look at the companies giving the quotes and how capable they are of creating giant flags - the bigger the flag, the bigger the technical challenge. More money does not necessarily result in a larger/better quality flag - some companies will give a big quote and simply outsource to somebody else! Are you saying, for instance, that if you were choosing someone to create a bronze Ted Bates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 I think it is important to look at the companies giving the quotes and how capable they are of creating giant flags - the bigger the flag, the bigger the technical challenge. More money does not necessarily result in a larger/better quality flag - some companies will give a big quote and simply outsource to somebody else! the guys i am going with did both sunderlands and sheff weds. the guy from sunderland told me they are very good, they plan to use them again for their 2nd flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StD Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 i know what you mean but i suppose you could always look at it from the viewpoint that the 1st day in the Championship is the NEXT stage of the 5 year plan... Also the first game of next season is likely to mark the game closest to 1 year since Markus' passing (10th August). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Are you saying, for instance, that if you were choosing someone to create a bronze Ted Bates... Still can't believe that got past any sort of stage. Someone should have had a quiet word instead of nodding and going "That's brilliant!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversaint Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Happy to donate mate. Look forward to the link. I don't imagine waiting for the 1st game of the season will be any kind of problem, especially considering what league we may be in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Well done Mike. Happy to donate. The flag will look good filling that gap behind the goal with no spectators that the cameras always pick up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Well done Mike. Is there 'any' chance for the final game of the season if the donations came in quickly? Or is it just too late now? (not a problem either way, just asking out of interest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Well done Mike. Is there 'any' chance for the final game of the season if the donations came in quickly? Or is it just too late now? (not a problem either way, just asking out of interest) even if we did raise the cash in time it takes 14 days to be made / delivered etc. Like someone else said earlier on here, it will be nice if we can get it for the start of the season around the 1 year anniversary of his death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Mike you're a hero for getting this started. Like others have said it's a shame we can't get it done for Walsall but it gives us plenty of time to create something special. I personally would like to see the flag kept by supporters, well, us, Mike, whoever, and taken to as many games as possible if permitted by each individual club. However this isn't something we need to worry about now, we could have a poll once the flag is made to decide it's fate. Thanks again Mike, I look forward to donating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 27 April, 2011 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2011 thanks everyone for your kind words, makes it all the more worthwhile. Site is taking shape but am still struggling for content (images aside) so if anyone has anything they would like to add to a "Fans tribute" page, please PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Well done for getting this up and running Mike. Are we going to have a set donation amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARCELONASAINT Posted 27 April, 2011 Share Posted 27 April, 2011 Excellent going Mike, thanks for all the time and effort you have put in. Myself and mini me will donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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