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[bitnr]

Not sure if this is appropriate for a whole new thread but......

I understand there is a fans forum meeting quite soon? Or something along those lines. Well is there any plans to put across a petition maybe or request that a statue is put up in Ossies honour just outside Stamford Bridge.
I know we've had the plaque recently unveiled but I was hoping there would maybe be that little extra, and myself, like many others I'm sure, think a statue of Ossie is 100% the next step.
I haven't really heard anything coming out from the club etc which makes me think maybe it should be brought up again.

Any thoughts or plans of making sure the club know this soon?

[Big Daz]

I think as far as the club are concerned they have done what they consider necessary by allowing him to be buried under the penalty spot and providing a plaque (see other topics).

I, for one, would also like to see a statue of the King Of Stamford Bridge, maybe just outside the Millenium Entrance to the West Stand or in front of the reception at the Shed End.

After all, the scousers have Shankly, the mancs have Busby, arse have Herbert Chapman (Although they keep him hidden inside), Ipswich have Alf Ramsey & Bobby Robson, Charlton have one of Sam Bartram, Middlesboro have Wilf Mannion and George Hardwick, Swansea have Ivor Allchurch, Blackburn have one of Jack Walker (!!!) and even Wolves have Billy Wright & Stan Cullis, all legends for their respective clubs (although Blackburn's is a bit iffy), so why shouldn't we have Ossie ??

What does everyone else think .......... ??

[TheLiquidator]

I agree - the plaque, while very nice, is hardly in an easy to get to location - a statue outside the Shed Bar would be a focus and somewhere more appropriate for fans to remember him by. Leeds have one of Bremner and I believe there's one at Everton of Dixie Dean so why not one of Osgood.

[boot]

I agree a statue is a very fitting tribute.

[Harry Sideras]

This was asked back in March and I suggested a Bronze - hopefully in place of that peculiar unidentified thing outside the Shed bar, whatever it is.

A very popular one here in Birmingham was created by my old Art teacher, Laurence Broderick. I think it's sufficiently dramatic to work.

[charlie cooke]

Why has this not happend?.

[bitnr]

Dissapointing innit mate?

I can only think that it'll happen whenever this stadium lark is sorted.

Cheers for the replies though everyone.

[*History*]

He deserves a statue, what a nice way to use our money as well.

[Osgood 9]

Definatly What A Legend

[Juan Mata Dor]

Apparently a statue will be unveiled at the Arsenal game on October 3rd.

[WashingtonBlue]

Sir Robben, on 22 September 2010 - 05:22 PM, said:

Apparently a statue will be unveiled at the Arsenal game on October 3rd.

Wasn't he persona non grata during the Bates regime? Assume that is the reason it wasn't done before.

[ShIbby_cFc]

Sir Robben, on 22 September 2010 - 05:22 PM, said:

Apparently a statue will be unveiled at the Arsenal game on October 3rd.

Confirmed. OSGOOD STATUE TO BE UNVEILED

[Sleeping Dave]

Finally.

And it is to be placed outside the West Stand and not to be a smallish statue in the Shed or in one of the executive boxes.

[Duffo The Bear]

David80, on 24 September 2010 - 12:41 PM, said:

Finally.

And it is to be placed outside the West Stand and not to be a smallish statue in the Shed or in one of the executive boxes.

Plenty of statues in the West Stand already - thankfully this one's out-side so it'll stand out from the crowd.

[Gilvorak]

TRIBUTES PAID AT UNVEILING
Posted on: Fri 01 Oct 2010

John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ray Wilkins, Bobby Tambing and Roy Bentley were among the guests present on Friday evening for the unveiling of the Peter Osgood statue outside the West Stand at Stamford Bridge.

The current and former players were joined by Osgood family members and guests for the ceremony that culminated in Peter's widow Lynn (pictured centre) and Chelsea Football Club chairman Bruce Buck removing a covering from the 9ft tall figure plus plinth that was put in place earlier this week.

Hosting the ceremony, BBC commentator John Motson began on a personal note by recalling his first visit to Stamford Bridge and seeing Jimmy Greaves star in the game. Motson's father told him he would never see a 17-year-old as good again, but he was wrong because his son was there in 1964 when an equally youthful Osgood burst onto the scene, given his chance by manager Tommy Docherty.

Docherty and Peter Bonetti both spoke to Friday's gathering about their memories of the King of Stamford Bridge.

'I put Ossie in straight away and he was a revelation. He was great in the air, he had two great feet, he was quick, skilful, brave. He didn't have a lot after that,' joked Docherty.

'Ossie wasn't just a brilliant footballer, he was a great character off the field as well,' said Bonetti who kept goal in so many of Osgood's games for Chelsea.

'That is why he was so popular. Once you met him you never forgot him and that is why the fans really idolised him because he used to get along with them.

'Without a doubt he should be the one with a statue here. This is a wonderful tribute to what he brought to the club. We will never forget him because he is now there every time we come to the Bridge.'

There is a time capsule buried underneath the statue which contains among many items a copy of the 1970 FA Cup Final Replay programme, a replica 1970 team shirt and a poem, selected by Lynn Osgood from many entries to a competition on the Official Chelsea Website.

The winning poem (which appears below) was written by Daniel Clarke and was read out by John Dempsey who like Peter, scored in the 1971 Cup Winners' Cup Final Replay.

Bruce Buck in his address, gave details of the player's career and added:

'The last time I saw Peter was at the Blue is the Colour centenary event two weeks before he passed on.He was charming, vibrant and, he wouldn't mind me saying so today, a bit tipsy.He was a wonderfully friendly guy, full of integrity, a true legend and a true blue.And now anyone who walks by this statue will know that too.

'From the first day he arrived at Chelsea, Roman Abramovich passed the message to us that he wanted to bring back the old boys, and preserve and celebrate the history of this great club. The unveiling of the Peter Osgood statue is another major milestone in that effort.'

Richard King, chairman of Chelsea Pitch Owners, spoke on behalf of the Peter Osgood Trust charity of which he is a patron and after the unveiling the statute was blessed by the Rev. Martin Swan who had led the memorial service at Stamford Bridge four years ago.


Before that moment , Lynn Osgood thanked sculptor Philip Jackson and Chelsea FC.

'Peter would have been so proud. He adored Chelsea just as his fans adored him and there can be no greater recognition than to have his magnificent statue here, outside Stamford Bridge.

'I just hope that wherever he is he is able to appreciate the amount of love and affection shown to him, as the tributes paid to him from the Chelsea fans have been wonderful.

'The Peter Osgood Trust is now established and I am sure that he would be delighted to know that his name is helping to encourage the less fortunate to take part in the sport that he so loved

'This statue is a fantastic honour and now he really is larger than life.'

Carlo Ancelotti planned to be present but the death of his father prevented him from attending. Many former team-mates of Osgood were there and Chelsea supporters were represented by members of the Fans' Forum.

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Looks amazing.