The thread was kicked off relating specifically to producing a statue of Neil Fox as purely a tribute to the great man himself. Being of benefit to the club doesn't really come into the equation even though there may be some fringe benefit gained. We are talking about two totally different subjects.
Maybe start a parallel thread about organising your preferred RL orientated project?

It's not really two separate subjects, it's the same subject but looked at from different angles. I'm not sure if you're aware how conversations work, but it's entirely normal for people to disagree with the idea and also to go on slight tangents or look at things from a different perspective.

The idea of memorialising someone in a statue before they're dead is pretty grotesque in my mind, though I'd quite like to see a big mural of some of our greats similar to how Leeds Utd have them spread around the city.

Also, since he's alive - has anyone actually asked if it's something he'd currently want?

It's not a conversation though. Someone raised a subject people want to discuss and you raised something that doesn't have anything to do with Trinity and you don't even know what it would look like. If you want to invest in that then great but I think you'll be on your own.

The statue of Neil is a great idea for me. It has to be good of course and would have to be externally funded.

I think in the short term it will be better to decorate the new stand with big, historic photos like the ones in Fox's Bar.

Do we get IMG points for having a statue?

The bleak looking wall that backs onto the house in front of the new stand is a space that can be used as a 'mural type' I know some call it graffiti but getting that trimmed in Wakefield colours and symbols would be a good start! can incorporate the names of a few legends on there

Not directly, but if the statue increases social media reach then it would indirectly improve our score

That is quite a reach

Why do people need more than just a tribute to our greatest player?

It's only a question of money and where to spend it.
He already has a blue plaque, a road and a bar. It's not like everyone has forgotten him.

Why don't we just rename the whole city as Neil Fox to commemorate a man who isn't even dead yet just to appease a handful of fans. He had a road and a bar already named after him, but keep pretending he's some forgotten hero

I didn't realise it was a statue of Kevin Proctor

Statue of the great man necessary, and thinking of anything else is absurd.

They’ll be a statue of Kevin proctor outside one world travel in trinity walk as the greatest ever customer.

Already is Pat....
.....And a full-size cardboard cut-out inside too.

If you really believe that just "a handful" of fans would support the project then I'm clearly out of touch and therefore give in to your superior knowledge of the guys status.

If you walked through Wakefield City centre and asked 100 random people if they knew who he was, I'd be surprised if more than 5 people know.

Why don't you try it and let us all know how you get on....

Edited - Let's not do that - Poptart

The same would happen if you now asked 100 people who the Beatles were. Another generation.

Yes, I've spoken with him several times, and the impression I get is that he would be incredibly embarrassed at even the suggestion of having a statue of himself made.

I'm a massive fan of Neil Fox and am lucky enough to say I talk to him often.
Although he's always really proud of his achievements I have to agree with Egg and say a single statue might be too much.
If we did it, I think a statue of multiple players lifting Turner up with the cup would be better ........ but right now, there are loads of things to do before a statue.

I have to agree that there are more important things going on at the moment .
I just thought you were being a tad disrespectful but perhaps it was unintentional.
I saw Neil in his heyday and at some point I would like to see a statue of him at his rugby home, Belle Vue.

What about a bust or more accurately a number of busts
Jonny Parkin, Herbert Goodfellow, Fred Smith, Neil Fox, Derek Turner, Harold Poynton, Ian Brooke

Not as grand as a statue, people like Neil might be more comfortable with that and, if done properly, it’d look amazing in the entrance of the new stand

I think the big photos like those in Fox's would be fine in the new stand.

That’s a good idea- I’m sure Jonty Parkin was thought of as highly as big Neil in his day and Turner our most successful captain ever.