Isn't it moreso because he grew up in the area?
I hope we have some statue at our new Ground, its about time Bill Nick got one!
I think Levy is onto it already isn't he....? It'll be next to the Santini & Gross effigies!!!
That would be the cynical view, he's certainly well remembered, we have a bust of him in the main reception and he has a memorial garden a few hundred yards away from the ground (vandalised by Norwich supporters after we played them this season.)
There are others more deserving of such recognition in terms of Saudi Sportswashing Machine achievements but in terms of his achievements in football as a whole and as an ambassador for Saudi Sportswashing Machine and the people of the North East he fully deserves to be remembered in such a way.
I hope we have some statue at our new Ground, its about time Bill Nick got one!
Hadn't realised that Wigan are essentially safe with a draw tonight. Will be interesting to see how they play - I presume Martinez will go for a counter-attacking plan.
Cardiff = the biggest bottle jobs in English and Welsh football.
Adriam Durham is currently sucking Emirates Marketing Project's **** on talksport right now. Says people who don't want them to win the title are simply "jealous".