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Re: Standy McStandface

by Forbury Lion » 09 Jun 2016 15:04

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I think at least one stand should be named after The Elm Park era


Okay, if I were to go along with that (and it's not a bad point) then I think we should call it The Town End.

Call the East Stand the South Bank for nostalgia reasons and to confuse any wannabe explorers trying to find their way to the stand using a compass.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by tonyrfc » 18 Jun 2016 18:12

Lucky Johnny Stand

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Re: Standy McStandface

by JIM » 18 Jun 2016 22:49

The no money club stand

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Harpers So Solid Crew » 19 Jun 2016 06:28

Brand them as North , South, East and West then at least we can start the season with 4 points

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Re: Standy McStandface

by paultheroyal » 19 Jun 2016 08:55

Be surprised if it does not go to vote based on perceived decent five suggestions or so. They will want the fans to embrace this stand bearing in mind the soon breaking news of the Caraboa Stand, Thai Airways stand to be announced soon.


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Re: Standy McStandface

by espainia » 19 Jun 2016 11:18

the name should be the Johnny Sherwood stand

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Re: Standy McStandface

by PieEater » 19 Jun 2016 12:00

In homage to the Tilehurst End, we should it the Whitley Whiff stand.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by tonyrfc » 19 Jun 2016 16:13

Definitely Lucky Johnny -

http://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/ar ... er-7242609

Clearly an outstanding character

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Mr ReadingFC » 21 Jun 2016 15:11

The Eamonn Dolan Stand


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Re: Standy McStandface

by Sutekh » 21 Jun 2016 15:13

Better would be to rename the Academy as The Eamonn Dolan Academy.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by TFF » 21 Jun 2016 15:32

Mr ReadingFC The Eamonn Dolan Stand


That might well, in time, be judged the most appropriate name but the time to make that decision is not the day after his death or indeed just a few minutes after it's announced.

I hope the club don't bow to the immediate knee-jerk social media pressure to honour him that way.

There are only four stands and the club has a long history (albeit tinpot) with a great many names that could adorn them.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Silver Fox » 21 Jun 2016 16:07

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Mr ReadingFC The Eamonn Dolan Stand


That might well, in time, be judged the most appropriate name


Quite the opposite I'd say that in time we'd realise that it was a bit much and the stand should be named after someone with a bit more impact, naming the academy for him is a winner mind you

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Re: Standy McStandface

by No Fixed Abode » 21 Jun 2016 17:27

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Mr ReadingFC The Eamonn Dolan Stand


That might well, in time, be judged the most appropriate name


Quite the opposite I'd say that in time we'd realise that it was a bit much and the stand should be named after someone with a bit more impact, naming the academy for him is a winner mind you


But isn't that pretty harsh on the likes of Bobby Williams?


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Re: Standy McStandface

by TFF » 21 Jun 2016 17:48

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Mr ReadingFC The Eamonn Dolan Stand


That might well, in time, be judged the most appropriate name


Quite the opposite I'd say that in time we'd realise that it was a bit much and the stand should be named after someone with a bit more impact, naming the academy for him is a winner mind you


The "might,but" was intended to convey that I wouldn't name a stand for the bloke - though I wouldn't be unhappy if, after a period of reflection the club choose to do so.

fwiw, yes, renaming the academy would seem entirely appropriate. It's his creation after all.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Maneki Neko » 22 Jun 2016 10:05

yep. after my knee jerk bandwagon jumping I have reconsidered. the academy would be far more fitting

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Geekins » 22 Jun 2016 10:31

Sutekh Better would be to rename the Academy as The Eamonn Dolan Academy.


^ This.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by No Fixed Abode » 22 Jun 2016 16:23

Maneki Neko yep. after my knee jerk bandwagon jumping I have reconsidered. the academy would be far more fitting


I know this is pre 2005 and you might not remember him, but what about Bobby Williams? He did a lot for the club at Youth team level......

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Maneki Neko » 22 Jun 2016 16:35

shadow was still coaching the youth when I started supporting reading and certainly has length of service in his favour.
personally id still go for Dolan, for what he and the players he coached achieved (with admittedly a lot more financial backing than Williams) and because he died tragically young while still at the club

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Royal Ginger » 22 Jun 2016 16:37

So let's go with the Academy stand.

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Re: Standy McStandface

by Kuhl_Runnings » 23 Jun 2016 15:34

DEFINITELY name the academy for him if they can but has this kind of thing happened before? If not then that's lovely and we should be proud for having our academy named for a person who gave so much to it, and the first team to do that. If not then it's still lovely and we should be proud of it.

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