Our hearts go out to his devastated family and friends...we all feel for you so much.
Michael...forever young. Requiescat In Pace
Michael...forever young. Requiescat In Pace
It was heartbreaking news regardless of the ID of the victim, but seeing that picture has taken the wind out of me a bit. Lad was a flippin' baby.
Agree with those who have suggested it; Michael Jones Memorial Stadium would be a nice touch.
….it’s all very emotive & the suggestion is understandable but I doubt that will ever happen.
I’m sure the club will speak to Michael’s family for permission to have some type of memorial at the new stadium. He’s one of us, it will be a permanent and fitting mark of respect.
So tragic, so very sad to read the news this morning. My heart weeps.
Requiesce in pace, Michael.
Requiesce in pace, Michael.
Yeah, I'm sure you're right. As long as we do right by his family and their wishes, it'll be enough.
BullensRoad
Player Valuation: £25m
Hopefully the family gave permission to release the photo's etc. Really hits harder now.
Tom Hughes
Player Valuation: £10m
Unfortunately, I have to agree. Naming rights will form a major part of the funding model for the stadium and probably part of the club's future saleability too. So, I'm not sure they can afford to forfeit what might amount to £150-200m or more over the next decade.
I've no doubt some form of permanent memorial will be put in place. Perhaps the pump house?
Tipp blue
If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
Obviously that won't happen.. but surely a concourse area within the stadium would be more realistic.
The fact the young lad was a 'Blue' does hurt because it makes it even more like 'one of US' has passed. But whether he was a Blue or a Red his family are grieving for someone who has, tragically, been taken way too soon.
I am sure our caring Evertonian community will forever remember his loss and the Club will ensure there is something put in place as an acknowledgement of his life.
RIP Michael xx
I am sure our caring Evertonian community will forever remember his loss and the Club will ensure there is something put in place as an acknowledgement of his life.
RIP Michael xx
tommye
Player Valuation: £100m
Was in bits before when I first saw it. Like I said yesterday, not too big or proud to admit to shedding a few tears.
He wasn't just some random workie building our stunning new home, he is one of our own.
Makes it so much harder to process.
Devastated for his friends, family and work mates.
JLW
Player Valuation: £60m
I agree with the money involved in the naming rights, but I would suggest one of the lounges or an area in the concourse in one of the stands, that way his name and memory will be remembered on a weekly basis by fans attending the games.
