Recognition for Steve Coppell

OldBiscuit · by **OldBiscuit** » 04 Jan 2007 00:38

I think its about time the people that run this town acknowledged Steve Coppells achievments in bringing, (and probably maintaining) premier league football in Reading. My suggestion would be to replace the Queen Victoria statue that stands at the front of the townhall, and replace it with one of (Sir) Steve Coppell!
Any one else got any ideas on how to honour the man?

crossie · by **crossie** » 04 Jan 2007 00:45

re-naming a pub? The Coppell Inn?

i agree with the Queen Victoria statue. don't know why its there. apparently she hated Reading, thats why she faces away from the town. what a bitch. we could have a statue of coppell frowning, madejski with his peace sign or doyle on his knees.

hmm, maybe not.

Chaney · by **Chaney** » 04 Jan 2007 03:59

probably better to name a stand after him like they do at many other clubs, but we would have to wait till after a leaves us, I hope that is in the distant future yet

bobby m's syrup · by **bobby m's syrup** » 04 Jan 2007 05:14

It's not generally the 'done thing', to name streets, pubs etc after folk until after their deaths. However, it seems that this protocol does not apply to football stadia.

RoyalBlue · by **RoyalBlue** » 04 Jan 2007 08:06

bobby m's syrup wrote:It's not generally the 'done thing', to name streets, pubs etc after folk until after their deaths.

That's certainly not the case in London. I believe there are plenty of roads & streets on new developments named after some of our sporting stars (particularly Olympians like Daley Thompson and Linford Christie). Christie even had West London Athletics Stadium renamed after him.

M4 Junction 11 · by **M4 Junction 11** » 04 Jan 2007 08:21

Something easy to arrange would be to admit him as a Freeman of the Borough.

RoyalBlue · by **RoyalBlue** » 04 Jan 2007 08:31

Why not rename 'Northern Way', 'Coppell Way'?

I think 'way' is more appropriate than 'street' , 'road' etc. as our success has been attained the 'Coppell Way'.

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 04 Jan 2007 08:38

bobby m's syrup wrote:It's not generally the 'done thing', to name streets, pubs etc after folk until after their deaths. However, it seems that this protocol does not apply to football stadia.

When did Kate Winslet and Kenneth Brannagh pop their clogs then?

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 04 Jan 2007 08:43

Let's rename the East Stand "The Cop".

royal.badger · by **royal.badger** » 04 Jan 2007 09:12

lets organise a steve coppell theme day.

Elm Park Old Boy · by **Elm Park Old Boy** » 04 Jan 2007 09:16

RoyalBlue wrote:Why not rename 'Northern Way', 'Coppell Way'?

I think 'way' is more appropriate than 'street' , 'road' etc. as our success has been attained the 'Coppell Way'.

Strongly agree with this. But probably not yet.

What I'd really like is for JM to try to get Coppell to sign perhaps a 2-year contract this time!

readingbedding · by **readingbedding** » 04 Jan 2007 09:21

bobby m's syrup wrote:It's not generally the 'done thing', to name streets, pubs etc after folk until after their deaths. However, it seems that this protocol does not apply to football stadia.

Did Shankly pay for the Gates?

readingbedding · by **readingbedding** » 04 Jan 2007 09:22

Elm Park Old Boy wrote:
RoyalBlue wrote:Why not rename 'Northern Way', 'Coppell Way'?

I think 'way' is more appropriate than 'street' , 'road' etc. as our success has been attained the 'Coppell Way'.
Strongly agree with this. But probably not yet.

What I'd really like is for JM to try to get Coppell to sign perhaps a 2-year contract this time!

Coppell won't do that, he sees a 10 yr contract in football having as much sway as a yearly one.

79Royal · by **79Royal** » 04 Jan 2007 09:42

How about we rename the Jazz Bar, 'Coppell's'.

anR · by **anR** » 04 Jan 2007 10:39

79Royal wrote:How about we rename the Jazz Bar, 'Coppell's'.

If they were not sop intent on having a name disassociated with football for their nightclub venue needs, I'd be for this.

'Shooters Bar' was a better name than 'Jazz Club'. Great...

Yorkshire Royal · by **Yorkshire Royal** » 04 Jan 2007 10:53

Stranded wrote:When did Kate Winslet and Kenneth Brannagh pop their clogs then?

What's this? Is there a Winslet Road in Reading?

Slinky · by **Slinky** » 04 Jan 2007 10:56

Yorkshire Royal wrote:
Stranded wrote:When did Kate Winslet and Kenneth Brannagh pop their clogs then?
What's this? Is there a Winslet Road in Reading?

Winslet Place - off Oxford Road near Norcot Rd

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 04 Jan 2007 11:00

Yorkshire Royal wrote:
Stranded wrote:When did Kate Winslet and Kenneth Brannagh pop their clogs then?
What's this? Is there a Winslet Road in Reading?

Yes, take the second right off Ricky Gervais street and head along Chris Tarratt road and you can't miss it.

Seriously, there is a Winslet Road named after Kate Winslet. Also a Senna Road named after former Reading resident Ayrton Senna (in his early days for Lotus he lived near Prospect Park).

Royalee · by **Royalee** » 04 Jan 2007 11:07

Massive statue outside the Mad Stad once it's been extended methinks.

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