Emiliano Sala
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Ron Swanson
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Yeah it's weird - along with the 'forever a blue' stuff. It's tragic, but this is all too much.
Milk
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Can't understand Nantes "retiring" the No 9 shirt either TBH but at least he actually played for them
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I think it's a lovely gesture. He had signed for the club, he was their record signing too IIRC and to lose his life in such tragic circumstances, it's honorable of them commemorate that. I'd expect any club would do the same.
Ron Swanson
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A statue? Really? Something that will forever be outside the club for a player who (sadly) didn't kick a ball for them. Do you think any club would honestly do that? It's honourable of them to show their respects as they have but statues are OTT.
This isn't the same as Leicester losing their owner - a man who had an impact on not only the club but the city of Leicester. I'd fully expect them to erect a statue.
ijjysmith
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It doesn't really matter though does it?
Bungle
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Have to hope the fella that did the Ronaldo one doesn't get the call though
Seriously?? They’re actually doing the rounds. Good god what is up with people
ijjysmith
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Really ? I understand the emotion to a degree although fans in sobbing becoming deeply distressed on tv about a player that never played isn’t something that resonates with me. however I think that Cardiff have handled it pretty well and in a respectful manner so far . The statue for me personally feels like a step too far , I personally struggle to see the connection between the tragedy and the statue. I’m not sure that it’s the appropriate word but I do think there is a hint of irony that Cardiff are talking of building a statue to commemorate the player yet it seems are delaying making the legally required payment for Him.
Ultimately people will have different views , I suppose that’s the nature of life and not to take anything away from the dreadful events that have unfolded .
roydo
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Pretty sure they mean a shrine. Like a semi permanent focal point for respect for a week or so, instead of shirts and scarfs at the stadium gates.
In which case I suppose that seems reasonable, my fault for lack of of concentration when skimming the forum . It’ll depend on what’s it’s like I suppose .
@Keiran . For your attention mate since I can’t edit my reply , I suppose I feel a slightly different about a shrine than a statue.
roydo
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Just my assumption to be honest mate. A permanent statue would frankly, be plain daft.
Hence my reply I suppose .
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