'Petition' for a Bert Trautmann stand.

[Vienna_70]

It should have been done while the great man was still alive.

Very few have had to overcome the bigotry and hatred that Bert had to endure during his first few months at the club, and he did it with dignity.

If anyone deserves to have a stand named after them it is Bert Trautmann.

 

[bluemurray]

While I like the idea of a stand in Bert's memory, I actually think a more fitting tribute would be to name part or all of the new training/youth complex after him. This would reflect his involvement in developing youth football in Europe and the example he set in overcoming massive odds to achieve greatness.

That's my opinion anyway....

 

[BibbyBlue85]

While I like the idea of a stand in Bert's memory, I actually think a more fitting tribute would be to name part or all of the new training/youth complex after him. This would reflect his involvement in developing youth football in Europe and the example he set in overcoming massive odds to achieve greatness.

That's my opinion anyway....

Love it mate. Great thought

 

[Deleted member 52846]

It should have been done while the great man was still alive.

Very few have had to overcome the bigotry and hatred that Bert had to endure during his first few months at the club, and he did it with dignity.

If anyone deserves to have a stand named after them it is Bert Trautmann.

It was talked about on here a few times that it should have happened while he was still alive so he could have been invited down to see it, it's a tribute that should be seen by the person. It's a bit shit that it's now too late for that.

 

[adrianr]

If ever a player deserved a lasting tribute like this, then it's Bert.

Sums it up perfectly. Echo the sentiments above that it should have been done whilst he was alive to see it.

 

[BlueMo']

Petition is a bit strong.
I'm sure Bert will be honoured in a most respectful way.

 

[Falastur]

It should have been done while the great man was still alive.

Very few have had to overcome the bigotry and hatred that Bert had to endure during his first few months at the club, and he did it with dignity.

If anyone deserves to have a stand named after them it is Bert Trautmann.

It was talked about on here a few times that it should have happened while he was still alive so he could have been invited down to see it, it's a tribute that should be seen by the person. It's a bit shit that it's now too late for that.

It would've been nice to invite him to the opening, but don't forget that the custom is that if you name something in the honour of a person, it usually gets done after they have died. I know there are a number of counter-examples, such as the Colin Bell Stand, but they are the ones that go against the grain. I'm not certain but I think we actually copped quite a bit of flack at the time for naming the CB after a still-living player.

 

[GoForGlory]

I don't get why he didn't get this while he was alive either, we should have done it during that tribute to him a couple of years ago (might have been 3-4 years ago, time flies). It was clear then how much the club and the fans means to him, would really have been great as an added gesture. I mean it's not like there's a rule against it since Colin has one, and he'll hopefully be with us for many many years to come.

 

[dario2739]

I know some people are not in favour of them - but I can think of nobody more deserving of a statue outside our ground than Bert.
Sad, sad news, I'm only glad I had chance to meet the great man. R.I.P.

 

[BlueAnorak]

I know some people are not in favour of them - but I can think of nobody more deserving of a statue outside our ground than Bert.
Sad, sad news, I'm only glad I had chance to meet the great man. R.I.P.

Couldn't agree more. A real gentleman.