Idea for the disused terraces on the old Lookers side....

[Tommy_Fent]

....

[thetramfixer]

Didn't most teams used to paint people on the hoardings when they had to build all seaters after the Hillsborough inquest and it's implications?

[jsslatic]

Has anyone suggested building a stand there?

[underdog]

Did think about a piece if art via the college...but of people on the terraces with spot a famous latics face/ from the town but hey ho did not work out

 

Agree with jss new stand please

[GlossopLatic]

Has anyone suggested building a stand there?

 

Bit radical that init?

[AndyGortonsMatches]

Something like the Arsenal mural from 92/93?

 

[opinions4u]

Something like the Arsenal mural from 92/93?

 

 

The mural depicted thousands of supporters, but it was criticised for not including enough black people (Arsenal had more black fans than any other English club). The painting was duly amended to reflect this.

 

It was then pointed out that some children were depicted next to adults who did not appear to be their parents. This prompted criticism from children’s charities (who thought it irresponsible to put children next to strangers) and adoption organisations (who objected that these children would not have been placed with foster parents of different races). All children were consequently painted the same colour as the nearest adult. It was then pointed out that none of the children were sitting next to women, and that women were under-represented overall. One thousand women were added, included several hundred in saris, burkas, and traditional African headgear. Four nuns were placed in the top left-hand corner, one of whom was struck in the face by a clearance from Lee Dixon in the first match. Fifty male Sikhs were also added, some with ceremonial swords, which were then removed on police advice.

 

It was subsequently rumoured that the picture was altered again, after gay rights groups claimed that not enough homosexuals were included. Although no such thing had happened, there were nevertheless complaints that homosexuals had been put next to women and children. The club, in conjunction with gay organisations, released a statement saying that no such alterations had occurred, that gays look no different to anyone else, don’t need to be depicted in any special way, and are no threat to women or children at football matches or anywhere else.

 

The mural was demolished the following year.

Edited March 28, 2013 by opinions4u

[Magic Mikey]

Could we not just rebuild Adrian Chiles' box on stilts until the stand is built, it's worked miracles before.

[Scapegoat]

The mural depicted thousands of supporters, but it was criticised for not including enough black people (Arsenal had more black fans than any other English club). The painting was duly amended to reflect this.

 

It was then pointed out that some children were depicted next to adults who did not appear to be their parents. This prompted criticism from children's charities (who thought it irresponsible to put children next to strangers) and adoption organisations (who objected that these children would not have been placed with foster parents of different races). All children were consequently painted the same colour as the nearest adult. It was then pointed out that none of the children were sitting next to women, and that women were under-represented overall. One thousand women were added, included several hundred in saris, burkas, and traditional African headgear. Four nuns were placed in the top left-hand corner, one of whom was struck in the face by a clearance from Lee Dixon in the first match. Fifty male Sikhs were also added, some with ceremonial swords, which were then removed on police advice.

 

It was subsequently rumoured that the picture was altered again, after gay rights groups claimed that not enough homosexuals were included. Although no such thing had happened, there were nevertheless complaints that homosexuals had been put next to women and children. The club, in conjunction with gay organisations, released a statement saying that no such alterations had occurred, that gays look no different to anyone else, don't need to be depicted in any special way, and are no threat to women or children at football matches or anywhere else.

 

The mural was demolished the following year.

 

Is that all true?

 

I remember the story about there being no black people (as I recall it) when it was first painted and therefore subsequently changed - but not the other stuff

[BlueJazzer]

3 sided shed with a roof and 2 big lazy boy type chairs. Competition on the official site to win the chance to sit there.

Comes with free food and drink and waitress service. Oh and a free programme.

Could even throw in a half time wank from Jenny or a finger blasting off Billy Q if your female.

[Pine Villains]

NSFW, seriously.

 

 

Pine Villains are fully behind the half time refreshment or the Jenny's Jizzers campaign as we like have called it. As long as no bottled-tan residue, hate to have any supporters to 'come 'away with a nob like a carrot. It might incur some sort of compensation, like a trip up the wrong 'un.

 

[disjointed]

Could we not just rebuild Adrian Chiles' box on stilts until the stand is built, it's worked miracles before.

And then put Adrian Chiles back in, then brick it.

[Magic Mikey]

And then put Adrian Chiles back in, then brick it.

I like him, he's a genuine passionate fan. Missed an interview for the Watchdog presenter to go and watch the Baggies play at Tranmere. His book following a season watching West Brom, accompanying different fans at each game, is a great read.

[LaticsPete]

3 sided shed with a roof and 2 big lazy boy type chairs. Competition on the official site to win the chance to sit there.

Comes with free food and drink and waitress service. Oh and a free programme.

Could even throw in a half time wank from Jenny or a finger blasting off Billy Q if your female.

 

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