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A gofundme page for a Seb statue

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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Perhaps a bust of Seb would be possible should a statue be one step too far ? 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,242
    I can't  remember how much this cost.


    Favours were done but £2.5k might cover it @SE7toSG3
  • sammy391
    sammy391 Posts: 3,784
    Would it be a good idea to have something specially made that goes to every away game with the players , and stays at the valley for the home games - to match Sebs ‘following’?

    could be a tradition for the first team to have seb with them in the dressing room et
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,738
    edited March 2020
    Serious question and not a leading one.

    What would Seb want? I think his name on the player of the year trophy might have meant more to him and having his flag permanently on display. But I don't know of course. Maybe we should ask his family. Looking on e-bay, a couple of ventilators could be bought with the money donated so far. 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Who the hell is selling ventilators on eBay ?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,017
    Henry Irving said:
    I can't  remember how much this cost.


    Favours were done but £2.5k might cover it @SE7toSG3
    Personally, I feel a plaque is more appropriate, but it's none of my business.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,224
    edited March 2020
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    Serious question and not a leading one.

    What would Seb want? I think his name on the player of the year trophy might have meant more to him and having his flag permanently on display. But I don't know of course. Maybe we should ask his family. Looking on e-bay, a couple of ventilators could be bought with the money donated so far. 
    The flag idea does feel extra personal considering how many of us would look out Seb’s flag on matchdays. 

    Maybe a permanent version of Seb’s current flag could be included at the back of upper Covered End along with the others. There’s definitely space on the back wall. 
     
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,738
    I did have a thought of a small iron on version of his flag that could go on kits like the Poppy ones. Maybe fans could buy them to iron onto their kits and we could have them on the first team kits.
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    Whatever the outcome Idont mind but personally think it would be great for his flag to be flying proud in the covered end on the 1st game back at the valley or passed round the stadium as I'm sure there will be some sort of tribute on the pitch and in the programme as well and I'm sure there wont be a dry eye in the valley that day

  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,038
    Covered End said:
    Henry Irving said:
    I can't  remember how much this cost.


    Favours were done but £2.5k might cover it @SE7toSG3
    Personally, I feel a plaque is more appropriate, but it's none of my business.
    Without wanting to be too doom and gloom, it may also be rather easier to find a suitable alternative location for a plaque, should the worse come to the worst with the club. 

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  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,493
    Another simple tribute idea could be to add Seb to the squad numbers on the back of the programme - 1076 Seb Lewis. 
  • floydroadfaithfull
    floydroadfaithfull Posts: 4,778
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    I did have a thought of a small iron on version of his flag that could go on kits like the Poppy ones. Maybe fans could buy them to iron onto their kits and we could have them on the first team kits.
    Like this
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,199
    Lots of good ideas on here. 
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,815
    Fantastic effort by all to get something worthy of Seb's memory. This is so important and necessary and people should be free to contribute to this cause if they so wish.  

    The £50K mentioned is substantially less than Seb must have spent following his Club over the course of 22 years. It is also the equivalent of just 4 months rent for Southall's flat - but really not sure he would understand the comparison. One would need an appreciation of class, price and value to do that.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,199
    JoshAddick said:
    Lyle Taylor has been in contact with the guy who started the gofundme page
    This would be great, as well as strengthening the bond between supporters and players. 
  • johnnyhumphrey
    johnnyhumphrey Posts: 449
    A flag,dedicated with a narrative to Seb,to fly above the Covered End maybe?
    Or his photo as a background on match tickets?
  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,018
    Where Seb sat could now be called the Seb Block (Covered End) 


  • Oh_Yoni_Boy
    Oh_Yoni_Boy Posts: 1,762
    Some amazing ideas on here, personally I'd love to see a permanent version of his flag hanging where it has always been.

    I didn't know him personally but I think the POTY trophy being named after him would be a lovely touch and serve as a reminder to the players of both Seb's personal legacy and the dedication of fans who follow them around the country watching them week-in week-out.

    I love the programme idea, the plaque and the iron on for kits. A statue would be great as well - I'm just glad that it's already clear that something will happen to remember this legend, whatever it is.

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  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    charltonnick said:
    Just another idea , the wall at the top of Floyd road would make for a great mural. Charlton heroes , Seb at the centre surrounded by players from the past , super Clive , Killer , BFG and current Lyle. Curbs & Lee Bowyer. 


    Great idea mate. 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Fund @ £5,521 now. 
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,925
    Could we as a forum try raise a lump ? I've got a shirt or 2 I can donate 
  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,307
    Won a signed Charlton shirt in February which I am happy to donate. 

  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,702
    shine166 said:
    Could we as a forum try raise a lump ? I've got a shirt or 2 I can donate 
    SouthWest_Addicks said:
    Won a signed Charlton shirt in February which I am happy to donate. 

    Tony Watt has donated some stuff to the club via @Ollywozere and @LouisMend so you could both get in contact with them.

    Or I'm sure a forum auction could work as well. Great of you both in any case.
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,702
    Covered_End_Lad said:
    Tony Watt showing his true class, I know people have said he had an attitude problem and didn't work hard enough but sinc ehe has left the club he has had nothing but good things to say about all things CAFC and is really going above and beyond for Seb.
    Absolutely, top man
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,008
    Lincsaddick said:
    Excuse me for saying this. Everyone has a right to spend their money where they wish.
     Seb was a legend at Charlton and will remain so for a long time.
     However, in the situation we find ourselves, my money will be going towards helping people who have no income at present, have lost their home, have problems feeding and looking after their children and to those who have lost their jobs in companies which will disappear during this epidemic. Ask me for a donation when this mess is showing signs of getting better. 
    I didn’t know Seb, but I’ve just donated. It won’t stop my other charitable giving.

    if all the worms in the world were joined end to end they would reach the moon. However, you can bet one would wriggle and spoil it all.

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