Saint-Armstrong Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 The Biggest Unveiling of All... ...will be the Markus Liebherr Memorial Flag. The club have confirmed that it can be used, and is ready to be used this Saturday. So if you haven't had a chance to get some tickets yet, what better reason can there be? 2 new kits, 2 top teams, and a great tribute to our late great owner. FWIW I hope we see it against Leeds too, but time will tell. COYR
Saint Garrett Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 hahaha!! made me chuckle! Really hope it will be used every home game.
Gemmel Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 How big did it end up and did the club need to contribute as well? Nice job to all who were involved
Marsdinho Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Didn't justmike post here that he was having problems with the design, the ones he showed us were quite bad to be honest. A few people suggested versions of their own, but I don't know if any were taken up. I think the photo of the ted bates (Milan Mandaric) statue might be reference to those dodgy designs......I know my michael jackson picture was !!!!
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 The Biggest Unveiling of All... ...will be the Markus Liebherr Memorial Flag. The club have confirmed that it can be used, and is ready to be used this Saturday. So if you haven't had a chance to get some tickets yet, what better reason can there be? 2 new kits, 2 top teams, and a great tribute to our late great owner. FWIW I hope we see it against Leeds too, but time will tell. COYR Still not sure about the Leeds game, bigger crowds lead to more planning / permssion etc but I am hoping it will at least be paraded around the pitch if nothing else
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Didn't justmike post here that he was having problems with the design, the ones he showed us were quite bad to be honest. A few people suggested versions of their own, but I don't know if any were taken up. I think the photo of the ted bates (Milan Mandaric) statue might be reference to those dodgy designs......I know my michael jackson picture was !!!! yes, was having issues but thanks to Gecko, all sorted.
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 How big did it end up and did the club need to contribute as well? Nice job to all who were involved size is 20m X 15m and the club paid £2k
Leicestersaint Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 many congratulations on getting this organised.
Mattio Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Woop! If it looks anything like my design I'm putting it on my CV...
Brussels Saint Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 size is 20m X 15m and the club paid £2k Mike, you have been a master. Thank you.
Saint Garrett Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Is it still possible to donate? Never had money at the time due to not having a job, but now in work and would like to donate ?
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Is it still possible to donate? Never had money at the time due to not having a job, but now in work and would like to donate ? I have pulled the site down for the time being but if you do want to contribute something please donate it to the Saints Foundtion instead
Gemmel Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 size is 20m X 15m and the club paid £2k Great stuff justmike.
holepuncture Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Should be good! Its great how everyone has clubbed together and raised the funds, and great that the club have backed the effort too. One big happy family! Well done JM, a fine project!
sambosa75 Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 I can't wait to see it. As the actress said to the bishop...
70's Mike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Would avoid displaying it against Leeds a bit of southern sun, a few to many pints with the late kick off, receipt for some yorkie to try and do something clever, nothing personal towards our Yorkie's but Leeds on a summer night in the south!!!!!!
Nexstar Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Great work Mike. Unfortunately I can't make it this Saturday, but how difficult would it be to have it opened up in the stands in the few minutes before kick-off at each home game? What obstacles would have to be overcome for this to happen?
Nexstar Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Would avoid displaying it against Leeds a bit of southern sun, a few to many pints with the late kick off, receipt for some yorkie to try and do something clever, nothing personal towards our Yorkie's but Leeds on a summer night in the south!!!!!! What tragic things do you have in mind that they would do to a flag that wouldn't pass over them?
dune Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 As the actress said to the bishop... Or the art mistress said to the gardener.
farawaysaint Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Any chance this will ever be taken to an away game? This is madness? Madness? This is Markuuuuuuuuussssss!
benjii Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 So is it just going to come out once a season for a friendly?
Saint Garrett Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Thought it was an every home game thing. Would be great to have it before kick off for the Leeds game live on sky.
Jack Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Thought it was an every home game thing. Would be great to have it before kick off for the Leeds game live on sky. This. Many clubs do it before KO with similar sized flags. Would be a shame if it didn't become a regular thing for us too.
NorthamSteve Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 We should have this every home game imo. Congrats S-A and well done.
benjii Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Indeed. Well done, and all that, but I wouldn't have bothered donating for a flag that is very rarely unfurled. Can someone involved put our minds at rest?
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 when i met the Ops chap, he said there were certain issues to overcome if we wanted to bring the flag out for the bigger games, he didnt go into detail but Police permission was one of them. Also, do we really want it every game? Wont it wear a bit thin, so to speak
shirleysfc Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 when i met the Ops chap, he said there were certain issues to overcome if we wanted to bring the flag out for the bigger games, he didnt go into detail but Police permission was one of them. Also, do we really want it every game? Wont it wear a bit thin, so to speak I kind of thought that was the point?
JustMike Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 I kind of thought that was the point? not sure, I was more under the impression it was for the bigger games plus events like the memorial game / all saints day etc
red&white56 Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 (edited) not sure, I was more under the impression it was for the bigger games plus events like the memorial game / all saints day etc I would like us to raise the flag at every home game, this should become a routine part of supporting the Saints at SMS. Edited 19 July, 2011 by red&white56 typo
benjii Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 Every league game, certainly. Ok, a League Cup 1st round match against Accrington Stanley (who are they?!) might be a bit of a waste of effort but every league game, yes.
trousers Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 when i met the Ops chap, he said there were certain issues to overcome if we wanted to bring the flag out for the bigger games, he didnt go into detail but Police permission was one of them. One assumes that other clubs, whose fans have a similar flag, have overcome such hurdles without too much problem...?
Saint Fan CaM Posted 19 July, 2011 Posted 19 July, 2011 I would like us to raise the flag at every home game, this should become a routine part of supporting the Saints at SMS. This. So long as its not in front of me and ruins my view of the pitch. (;
niceandfriendly Posted 20 July, 2011 Posted 20 July, 2011 If it's only for one friendly that'll be massively disappointing. The Leeds game, being live on Sky, is the perfect opportunity to show it to the world. Then at subsequent home league games. Also, I'm guessing the memorial cup will be far from a sell out. Would it work with so few fans to hold it up? Ps. Excellent work getting this sorted mike.
ant Posted 20 July, 2011 Posted 20 July, 2011 Gutted to be missing the unveiling, but top work JustMike. Hoping that we'll be able to use it now and again throughout the season, but don't think every home match is necessary. Might lose its impact somewhat and sounds like there's a few admin/legal hoops to jump through to get it into the crowd. Agree that it would be great to get it on TV though - surely the club would appreciate that angle?
Golden Balls Posted 20 July, 2011 Posted 20 July, 2011 Really does have to be more than this friendly. At a minimum for all the bigger games. I like the idea that it comes out every home league game and becomes part of Saints at SMS
Gigersaint Posted 20 July, 2011 Posted 20 July, 2011 Top work and well done to all those involved who put in a lot of their time to bring this together. Can't wait to see it unveiled.
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