Fulham chairman honours Jacko

[Djay]

Fulham’s Chairman Mohamed Al Fayed, will unveil a commemorative statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage, on Sunday 3 April at 12 noon, to honour the friendship he shared with the legendary performer.

Following the death of the star, Fulham’s Chairman commissioned a statue in his memory, which was originally planned to be erected outside his Harrods store. However, subsequent to the sale of the Knightsbridge landmark, it was decided that Craven Cottage was the natural alternative for the tribute.

The statue, depicting the singer in one of his most iconic poses, is situated on the banks of the River Thames, adjacent to the Riverside and Hammersmith Stands at the Football Club.

Fulham’s Chairman enjoyed a long and happy friendship with the megastar, who visited both his football club and his former Harrods store many times.

This afternoon Mohamed Al Fayed said:

‘Michael Jackson was truly a legend, a term used too often in this modern world saturated in the hyperbole surrounding celebrity.

‘He was my friend, a man with whom I shared many happy memories and who died a tragic and untimely death. He left behind a legacy of music so vast it takes one’s breath away; from a precocious talent to an ingenuity and ground breaking modernity that shall never be repeated. It shall often be imitated, but it will never be replicated, Michael Jackson was, and shall always remain, one of a kind.

‘I hope that many fans of his will visit the statue at the Cottage from far and wide, and that Fulham fans will appreciate seeing the finest performer in the world, in and amongst them, the finest fans in the world.’

Read more: http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2011/March/ChairmanHonoursMichaelJackson.aspx#ixzz1Gmka35Mr

Edited March 16, 2011 by Djay

[Yngwie]

  On 3/16/2011 at 5:37 PM, Djay said:

Craven Cottage was the natural alternative for the tribute.

Really?!

[Yngwie]

On reflection, could a Jacko/Fulham statue be known as............."The Man in Zamora"?

[Djay]

  On 3/16/2011 at 5:56 PM, Yngwie said:

On reflection, could a Jacko/Fulham statue be known as............."The Man in Zamora"?

Thats bad

[Hellsbells]

Being a 'friend' of Al Fayed's the kiss of death really....

[AJS]

This has to be the most random thing i have ever seen. Sure Jackson was a great performer and i'm sure him and Fayed were friends but by building it at Craven Cottage implies that he had something to do with Fulham football club which is not the case. I'm sure many of their fans aren't happy about it either. If i were them i'd see this as Fayed taking the mick. Just sounds like a real waste of money imo.

[PullMyFinger]

It's his money, could've been worse. Falls of Shin, anyone?

[Alex MacLeod]

  On 3/17/2011 at 10:18 AM, PullMyFinger said:

It's his money, could've been worse. Falls of Shin, anyone?

That would have been a more appropriate site for it. Could have made a cracking rod rest for the weary fishermen.

[Tug]

cant see this remaining un-abused for long (made up word i know) . banks of the thames and load of football fans who may or may not had a skinfull???

[PullMyFinger]

  On 3/17/2011 at 10:04 PM, Tug said:

cant see this remaining un-abused for long (made up word i know) . banks of the thames and load of football fans who may or may not had a skinfull???

Or even by some kids with nothing better to do? Would that be karma? Allegedly of course.

[starchief]

And yet, Jacko was a Director of Exeter City football club (due to a Uri Gueller connection).

[+DoofersDad]

  On 3/18/2011 at 12:48 PM, starchief said:

And yet, Jacko was a Director of Exeter City football club (due to a Uri Gueller connection).

Did he participate by conference call during the season Exeter were relegated from division 2?