...I notice that on TiFF some posters have been looking at the idea of getting a large flag dedicated to Mr Fayed made with his face on, the old and the new club badge and 'Thank You' or similar written on this.
It would probably be bigger than the Johnny Haynes one and be passed around the HE.
If this does happen how many on here would be prepared to stump up £5 or £10 - or more? If we have a reasonable list I will post on TiFF our intentions to support the campaign.
Thanks...
£10 no problem however i draw the line when its wash day !
Get me a flag for Bobby Z instead! ;)
Actually, it's a decent idea and a nice gesture to someone who has really made our club. But I can't help but feel a bit dirty pandering to the man's ego...
Sure.
I think a gesture of that sort would be appropriate and hopefully appreciated.
I'm a bit concerned that he hasn't been coming to matches recently. I hope he's OK.
Yep I'll put a few quid in for that,very worth while me thinks ;D
No objections to putting in a fiver or so.
Where do you get to get a giant flag made?
Maybe any excess could be split between the two websites running costs.
Well as he put in millions,& gave Roy a job, I would be happy to donate a few bob. :)
yup a tenner to the flag would be the least we could do
I could spare a fiver :)
£5iver from me no worries
...Eq, to put it into perspective, he has been pandering to our egos also, without his redirection of finances we would be a league 1 or 2 team with 5 or 7,000 crowds on a sunny day in April against Bentford or Orient. Mr Fayed hears our thanks - now we could show it...
Quote from: TonyGilroy on February 22, 2010, 02:11:57 PM
Sure.
I think a gesture of that sort would be appropriate and hopefully appreciated.
I'm a bit concerned that he hasn't been coming to matches recently. I hope he's OK.
apparently he's had a minor knee operation, at least that's waht they said on 5 Live(?) yesterday
LB, put me down for £10
I'd be happy to put in at least a fiver, or the equivalent in South Pacific pesos ;)
...WhiteJC, can you do one of your works of art:-
Old FFC badge - Mr Fayed's face - new badge
and 'Thank You'
Count me in for a few bob but what should the flag have on it?
A picture of MAF and 'Take me home' or does that seem too passport related.
Just the words under his boat 'Thank You' - ?
Or something like 'Pure Black & White' - or does that have racial overtones?
A pic of his mush with the legend:
"Keeping Fulham Supporters cheering since 1997. Thank You."
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3194420418_a596b67249_m.jpg)(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01241/mohamed_alfayed_1241315c.jpg)(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0hMnRLQmCwVLdM:http://api.ning.com/files/YIj-SxAuwSFvnoPNOigXpHs0gszty7VegkXVqLpmVUA_/fulham20badge.jpg)
THANK YOU[/
there was a great idea on tiff about the MAF face looking like him from far away but as you get closer you see that it's made up of this during his time - reckon that's possible?
Definetely contribute...be delighted if it gets off the ground.
Great idea and I'll gladly put in a tenner.
Perhaps even more to the point, perhaps we should organise a petition to demand he be given a British passport, as via Harrods and Fulham he is a significant UK employer and someone who has contributed more than many.
15,16,17...hold on I have nearly 20p to spare. Oh sod it I mill mug some poor soul, put me down for a tennerish.
Put me down for a tenner.
is this the type of thing LB?
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8430/mafflag.jpg)
Looks great White JC.
...Brilliant as ever WhiteJC..!
I still prefer the Nigerian Whites one. Classic. Skasie can put a fiver in for me ;)
I would but don't have any money! Could we do a collection outside the ground (obviously need permission for it) but yeah a collection so as many people as possible can donate and we can make it as big as possible or create more than one - so potentially create a flag for Roy Hodgson?
You could even make it into a public design competition and hand out flyers before the games and make it into unofficial mechandise?
Creating and selling various custom made flags for whoever wants them so they can take them to away games or put them on during home games like the johnny haynes one!
Original discussion of the flag is buried on page 4 of TIFF archive (while it lasts.. ).
(http://i44.tinypic.com/k395bc.jpg)
I thought that would be nice reduced to 4-5 colors or b&w (a la cultzeros) & kept large. I don't think we even need his name on the thing, everyone knows who he is. I'm not faulting or picking at the mock-up(s) above, I know they're just quick proofs.
Thank You is okay, bit ordinary IMO. Personally a fan of TAKE ME HOME as it's meaning to FFC fans has become all-encompassing of our gratitude over the years.
In any event, happy to donate should this come off in any way/shape/form.
WhiteJC
Perfect. Hope it can be done for Wembley!
(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6954/mafflag01.jpg)
How about a Somalian White flag? ::).
...WhiteJC as it may affect the costings, can you do a monochrome version with THANK YOU MO...
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1169/mafflag02.jpg)
...I like that, Black and White with a hint of red...
often having something printed with 2 colours (black and red) won't cost too much more than just 1 colour
I'm sorry but soo far if i'm being honest the flags look tacky! ... :-\
PUT ME DOWN FOR A TENNER, ITS THE LEAST I CAN DO TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MAN WHO HAS MADE FULHAM WHAT IT IS TODAY. ;)
how about
"AL FAYED'S BLACK AND WHITE ARMY"
count me in
A combined effort by TIFF and FOF to set up a Paypal account that we can actually send our money to whilst we are speaking about it.
Strike while the iron's hot and all that.
I'll be in for a tenner.
£10 well spent I think. Count me in. ( I'll talk to the wife when it comes to washing the thing )
Quote from: billhertford on February 22, 2010, 02:26:18 PM
Well as he put in millions,& gave Roy a job, I would be happy to donate a few bob. :)
I think LB will confirm The Johnny Haynes Statue fund did not cover all the costs and would not have been completed on time except for substanial support from our generous sponsor.
Put me down for tenner as these really are..... "The best of times"
Im sure American James and I could spare a few greenbacks!
I can stretch to a fiver too.
.. also agree a cult zeros style face might be more effective from a distance. Think the slogan needs to be simple as well;
"Chairman Mo - Brought us Home"
Not sure that's any better ...
Felt like playing around in PS a bit myself (+aware the proportions are off). Just a concept at any rate.
(http://subtle.org/jeremy/junt/flag-concept.jpg)
MrCheviot has my vote so far. 8)
Count me in for a donation.
I'll chuck a lady Godiva at it too. I love the one El Bee posted on Facebook. Got it as my Blackberry wallpaper now.
The only thing - with that many colours it's gonna be a rooting tooting expensive bit of linen!
Bump
Great idea but perhaps include the future
Karim and Omar
Omar Al Fayed
Age: 22
Nationality: Egypt
Student
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The youngest son of the Harrods tycoon has been groomed since birth to take over the lead role in his father's business empire. In 2006, aged just 19, he was appointed to the Harrods board and in ten subsidiary companies including Fulham FC and the Ritz Hotel in Paris.
Although Al Fayed has never been given a specific position at the firm, Harrods suggested that he would become increasingly involved in the business and he has since been touted as the luxury department's natural successor.
Despite resigning from this role just last month to pursue his studies for an MBA, a spokesperson for the London-based department store has confirmed that there are no plans to replace Al Fayed, prompting speculation that he will return to the board after his studies.
also..
not forgetting Karim
Hidden Harrods: the hearing centre of Mohamed Fayed's deaf son
Anna Davis
18.05.09
In a small basement room under the world's most famous shop, Mohamed Fayed's son is quietly creating his own empire.
Karim Fayed, who has been profoundly deaf since the age of two when he suffered meningitis, has set up a hearing centre to help others.
It offers free tests and bespoke hearing aids within a few days. Prices start from around £1,000 for each ear.
Half of all profits from the Karim Fayed Hearing Centre, which he says has some of the most advanced equipment in the country, go to Mary Hare — a residential school in Newbury for deaf children that he attended from the age of 11.
Karim, 25, who speaks perfectly, and lip reads as well as using hearing aids, refuses to see deafness as a disability.
He said: "I never felt different. You have to be yourself — it doesn't matter if you are blind, deaf or have one hand, you still have to believe in yourself.
"Being deaf has not shaped me as a person. My development has nothing to do with being deaf. I am a positive person — otherwise this [the hearing centre] would never have come out."
Karim came up with the idea of creating a hearing centre in November 2007. He put the idea to his father, who allowed him to use a space on the lower ground floor of Harrods which had previously been an office.
Karim said his father is proud of what he has achieved, while seeing it as a good business.
He said: "My dad said this is a good opportunity. It is important to have something that Harrods would benefit from. It is a service no one else offers, but it has the charity side as well."
The centre had a low-profile launch in July last year but is proving a success. Karim wants to open other branches, and will ensure the charity element of the business is maintained.
Describing his hopes for the future, he said: "It's to do with having better success away from here. I want to show I can do it myself, as a challenge. I feel I have earned something from this."
He also wants to raise the profile of Mary Hare school. He added: "I want to repay them. Without their support I would have been a different person. The staff gave me the confidence to pursue my goals."
Karim has arguably the lowest profile of the Fayed family and has given very few interviews. He lives in Mayfair, and has a long-term partner Brenda Costa and daughter Antonia.
He added: "People with hearing loss should never give up hope. You should try to find the best way of overcoming your problems. I don't see myself as a role model, but we have the equipment."
I'm in!
Hi lads. I'm new to the forum (though not to the Fulham) and thought I'd mock something up.
How's this?
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8836/mo1.jpg) (http://img519.imageshack.us/i/mo1.jpg/)
Yep, I would definately donate £10 upwards. When I think of the happiness that he has given Fulham Fans over the years, it is the least we can do. It would be great if FOF got this off the ground, because it seems to have faltered over on TIFF.
I think the simple black/red and white 'Thank you' that White JC produced is perfect. I also like Papa's b/w one - but maybe with a red 'Thank you' across it. I don't think we should cloud the issue with anything that could be construed as a 'dig' or 'political' (ie "thanks for taking us home"). And let's get this done while the guy is still alive, for gawd's sake.
...welcome Papa and a good version, very 'CultZero' as some suggested, and I like it. The thank you in red should be included in my opinion, and a Fulham badge (or two) maybe should differentiate it from another black and white team.
How about 'Thank you Mo' the 'Thank' in the first black segment and the 'You Mo' in the other
and the old and the new badge also in each segment, maybe a little smaller in dimensions, but big enough to be recognisable...
Will FOF set up a paypal account for this or something? If so I'll happily donate £10
...there are logistics to be sorted out first, Barney Travers can help as he has his own flag so he can tell us where he bought his from and we can get costs.
How big has the flag got to be to be large enough to be seen and impressive, and yet be maneuverable and easily stored.
I think that a paypal account set up is the best way for most and I beleive TiFF already have a flag fund account that Orm set up.
We need to ask Orm where he got his Johnny Haynes flag from and an idea of costs and sizes.
Also this should transcend which website did what, it should be a combined effort of Fulham fans from both sites.
And of course the design has to be agreed - life is never simple - but as said, we should do it sooner than later...
can you include a pic of a passport too?
here you go boys, hope this helps with size , price etc.
http://www.barmyflags.co.uk/ (http://www.barmyflags.co.uk/)
if you go on gallery you'll see 2 fulham flags :)
£10 from me no problem.
Without MAF on my arrival in the UK Chelsea would of been my closest team and I can't bear the thought of.....well actually I probably wouldn't follow anyone if I am honest.
LB...I used a company from Yorkshire....www.flyingcolours.org (http://www.flyingcolours.org) found them to be most helpful and accomodating....but I am sure barmyflags just as good.
The FOF motif depicted somewhere on the flag would be great too.
Either way be excellent to get this off the ground to show appreciation for what MAF has done for our club and must agree that time is of the essence.
Fulham for the cups
I'll chip in.
Just done this quickly in paint(!), based on somebody's previously posted idea-
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/307/mo1v.jpg) (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/mo1v.jpg/)
Maybe too 'wordy'?
...welcome to FOF David, and thanks for that addition, as you say, too wordy, even though hearfelt sentiments.
Can you paintshop / etc., experts do the same as David and Papa's version and instead of the words at the top, just have the old and new badge, one either side..?
perhaps it could be unfurled to the Kinks : DAYS
The Kinks-Days Lyrics on screen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JhkkeHIXlw#)
Is Hatter Don and his band available ?????
Some mentions of football flags in this piece on 'merchandise' -
http://www.promotional-merchandise.org.uk/news/feature (http://www.promotional-merchandise.org.uk/news/feature)
Count me in for a contribution..
Yes, good idea. Count me in.
...can we keep this one alive?
Can you paintshop / etc., experts do the same as David and Papa's version and instead of the words at the top, just have the old and new badge, one either side and thank you Mo at the bottom..?
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/23/flagmo.jpg)
"Can we keep this alive"
Quite agree. Surely what is needed now is an arrangement for us to contribute so that the flag can be commissioned.
Quote from: TheDaddy on February 22, 2010, 01:50:46 PM
£10 no problem however i draw the line when its wash day !
Please put me in for a tenner also.
I have a paypal account.
e-mail addressess Removed for security purposes - LBNo11
I will pay you ten english pounds to contribute for a flag for big mo !! But can we set up a vote for the one we all want ??
...croatianwhite, once we have enough acceptable versions we will do a poll to see 'the winner'.
In the meantime, as mentioned there are other logistics that have to be sorted out
1) Payment - account set up
2) Size
3) Storage
4) Who distributes and collects on match day
You can count me in Les. What that man has done for this club is more than just legendry.
Count me in for an Ayrton as well - it's the least we can do to show our appreciation to the great man
Put me down for a tenner too. It's a great idea to show our appreciation.
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9561/mo10.jpg)
I personally think this is the one. Simple but respectful message, black and white for the cost and I think it looks pretty good.
However, this is my own work so what do you lads think?
...very good again Papa...
Put me down for "**** 'n' hen" .... :-\
I love the "there's no place like home" flag.
Difficult to think of a sentiment that better represents what is in all our hearts, and what sums up what Mo has ultimately delivered to us
The problem with 'no place like home' next to Al Fayed's face is that it brings the passport saga leaping to mind.
A tenner from me Les.
I think that latest design is perfect.
Anyone taking this forward? Or are we just giving it lip service?
Scrumpy, (volunteering for no more than moral support and 20 quid).
Count me in for a Tenner..
good idea for all He has done for F.F.C. Count us in for £10 will double it if My gamble on us winning the Cup come up.
Cheers Lakey
FROM THE WITHDEAN STADIUM TO THE STADIO OLIMIPICO ... COUNT ME IN FOR £10....
Found this website the other day:
http://footballbanners.co.uk/crowd.html (http://footballbanners.co.uk/crowd.html)
Look like they have plenty of big banners with images on them.
LBNo11.
£5 from me is fine. We have a lot to thank Mr Fayed for.
I'll up my pledge to a score if Scrumpy and his ladies are going to see the old lady take on London's oldest and finest in Turin.
any updates on this guys?
Well we've got the support, we just need someone to organise it.
Calling LB!
Barney Travers
This is not an auction mate!
But you owe the fund a score. :D Me + 2 going to Turin.
Happy to shake the tin to all souls of the Fulham persuasion in the Motspur Park locality LB.
...I think we will revive this when everyone gets back from Turin, WhiteJC is looking at setting up a payment account that can be seen as clear and transparant as possible. Maybe he can set up a 'target thermometer' too.
In the meantime, as mentioned before there are other logistics that have to be sorted out:-
1) Payment - account set up
2) Size - how big a flag should it be to be clear what the design shows.
3) Storage - it is likely to be heavy (the 'We Are Fulham' one is (trust me) and needs to be stored in the ground.
4) Who collects it from the storage area/hand it out/collect it afterwards on match day - and who would deputise.
Also Papa did a selection on TiFF, but I cannot find them on the TiFF archive - if you still look in Papa can you put them on here and we will set up a poll of all the designs so far...
I'm sure I can find some change down the back of the setee. Count me in
If we scotchguard it we can store it in the Thames!
...would this be going tooooo far..?
LaMitadMas1.com.ar Por Que Sera... Que te sigo a todas partes campeon... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyX4SYTWiKE#)
Give it to Airfix, he's used to lugging things about on matchday! :dft012:
Quote from: LBNo11 on March 11, 2010, 10:35:59 AM
...would this be going tooooo far..?
LaMitadMas1.com.ar Por Que Sera... Que te sigo a todas partes campeon... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyX4SYTWiKE#)
I bet there were at least 23 robberies and 6 stabbings under there, also 17 wee kidlets were created
Mr Flag make stadium flags
http://www.mrflag.com/p/6259/Custom_Stadium_Flags.html (http://www.mrflag.com/p/6259/Custom_Stadium_Flags.html)
Get a quote from them?
Im sure there will be a fair few more willing to pay up now, any news on this yet?
...I have sent a Tender Enquiry to the following companies:-
Mr Flag
Football Banners
Flying Colours
Barmy Flags
This is what I requested:
Hi, I would like a quotation for the manufacture and delivery of a banner/flag of sufficient size to be displayed at a football ground 'terrace' (The Fulham Football Club).
I would appreciate your guidance in advising the following:
1) What are three popular most and practical sizes for manoeuvrability as this will be held above the supporters heads, and possibly moved from side to side?
2) I assume that the more complex the design, and the more colours the greater the cost, can you advise a breakdown of such costings.
3) It will have to be of a practical weight when manufactured to be carried within the ground to and from the terrace to a storage area in the ground; can you advise what the weights are for the three popular sizes.
4) Do you supply a storage/carry bag (canvas?) as standard, if not please would you advise what extra cost this would be.
5) Please advise shipping costs.
6) Can I pay via paypal or via a cheque or do you have any other methods?
7) Will you require payment in full before production commences, or will a part down payment be acceptable, with final payment prior to despatch?
8) Please advise the validity of your quotation, as I have to raise funding and I would appreciate at least 180 days.
9) Do you offer and warranty on the finished product, if not can you advise if you offer an insurance package?
10) Finally, can you give an indication of a realistic delivery lead time for the largest banner/flag option.
Thank you in anticipation of your early response.
I have spoken with WhiteJC and he is looking into setting up a payment account so that pledges/donations can be made.
When member Papa can submit the other drawings he posted on TiFF then we will put a poll 'sticky' up on here so that we can make our choices.
As soon as I receive any answers I will post them on here.
Any help and practical support re my previous logistics post would be helpful...
Great Stuff LBNo11, I will happily contribute. Well done on getting the ball rolling on this!
Well done L.B. and White JC. There are those that watch things happen and those that make things happen....
Nice one LB thamks for taking it on
...I'm just starting the ball rolling bigalffc, eventually someone will have to take on the responsibility of looking after the flag in the HE, and distributing it and collecting it, as well as sorting out storage facilities etc.,
Anyway, as they say "a journey of a thousand miles starts with but a single step"...
Great.
Let's hope we can have the flag in time for our Wembley appearance. It might be expensive to take it to Hamburg!
Excellent, thank you.
LB, perhaps edit the update into the first post - or make a new topic, this is a massive step forward. well done mate.
H&S update
LB...One thing that I did not request when i ordered the Motpsur Park one was that it requires a fire certificate to be allowed into our ground (Tommy Guthrie advised me of this) and presumably other English grounds...European legislation is not so stringent...basically the flag just has to be coated in some kind of fire proof solution.
Fulham for the cups
...First quote received:-
1) What are three popular most and practical sizes for manoeuvrability as
this will be held above the supporters heads, and possibly moved from side
to side?
There is no particular size as flags seem to be governed by the cost of how much can be clubbed together. However 2 practical sizes are 15m x 9m or 10m x 6m. (but you can have larger ie 20m x 30m)
2) I assume that the more complex the design, and the more colours the
greater the cost, can you advise a breakdown of such costings.
Actually this varies - if we digitally print, then you can have as many colours as you like - it will not alter the cost as colour print is the same price as black print.. However the best value flags would be to have a combination of stock coloured fabric (off the roll) with digitally printed badges stitched on, for the complex work.
It is near impossible to offer a price until we roughly know what you may like on your crowd banner. - text ? artwork ?, badges ? logo?
if you can offer any ideas then please let us know then we can give you a good idea of cost. If you offer your idea to us we will then advise which is the best way to manufacture your proposed crowd banner.
To offer a rough idea a printed flag at 10m x 6m could cost approx £1500.00 where A simple black and white sewn flag with FFC could cost £650 - £700
All Prices plus VAT
3) It will have to be of a practical weight when manufactured to be carried
within the ground to and from the terrace to a storage area in the ground;
can you advise what the weights are for the three popular sizes.
For 15 x 9m = approx 16kg 10m x 6m = approx 7.5kg 20m x 30m approx 70 kgs (fabric weighs 110 grams per sq metre)
4) Do you supply a storage/carry bag (canvas?) as standard, if not please
would you advise what extra cost this would be.
Yes we can make one, price will be approx £25 / £35/ £50.00
5) Please advise shipping costs.
Small ones will be approx £25.00 larger one £40
6) Can I pay via paypal or via a cheque or do you have any other methods?
Cheque or Debit card - we charge a small fee for cc at 2.5% - All prices plus delivery and VAT
7) Will you require payment in full before production commences, or will a
part down payment be acceptable, with final payment prior to despatch?
We will be happy with 1/2 with order and balance on completion.
8) Please advise the validity of your quotation, as I have to raise funding
and I would appreciate at least 180 days.
We will honour our quotation for 6 months
9) Do you offer and warranty on the finished product, if not can you advise
if you offer an insurance package?
We do not offer any warranty or Insurance, Perhaps you could get an option on your household insurance?
10) Finally, can you give an indication of a realistic delivery lead time
for the largest banner/flag option.
based on the smaller sizes:
If the flag is all printed then 1 - 2 weeks
If sewn with printed badges 2 - 4 weeks
Thank you in anticipation of your early response.
Regards
Andy Ormrod
By Appointment to By Appointment to
Her Majesty The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales
Flag Manufacturer Flag Manufacturer
Flying Colours Flagmakers
Units 5 and 6 Orchard Court
Iles Lane
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 8PP
...second quote:-
Hello Ed, and thank you for your enquiry for which I am pleased to provide this proposal:
1). Sizes as per attached proposal
2). Cost is not affected by design/colours
3). weight will be between 9kg and 12kg depending upon which size you choose
4). Bag is included
5). Carriage cost - £25 + VAT
6). Cheque, BACS or Credit/Debit Card
7). Payment in full, within 48 hours of order being placed
8). See attached. 180 days
9). We are unable to guarantee this type of product and have no insurance plan. You may be able to insure under the stadium cover
10). See attached. 7 to 10 days from placement of order
Crowd Banner in Flag FR – 115GSM knitted polyester
Printed single-sided – Landscape style
Printed in your chosen design from artwork supplied by you
Strong hem all round
Grab handles all round
Carry bag supplied
12,000 x 8,000 - your investment will be £1,768 + VAT
10,000 x 8,000 - your investment will be £1,480 + VAT
10,000 x 7,000 - your investment will be £1,300 + VAT
Delivery in either case will be £25 + VAT
Delivery: You should allow 7 - 10 days from confirmation of suitable artwork, and all finishing detail.
Please call me on ****** if you have any questions regarding this proposal or if you wish to make any changes.
Kind regards

Gary Thorpe
Sales Manager – Hi-Fli Banners & Flags Ltd
you can have £10 from me - PayPal is it?
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2rxjgxc.jpg)
Two others I posted on TIFF
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7489/bothbadgesnotext.jpg) (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/bothbadgesnotext.jpg/)
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5757/oldbadgesnotext.jpg) (http://img404.imageshack.us/i/oldbadgesnotext.jpg/)
...now we are getting somewhere, thanks Papa - in the one with both the Fulham badges, can you put THANK above Mr Fayed's head and YOU beneath..?
Quote from: LBNo11 on March 23, 2010, 02:54:57 PM
...now we are getting somewhere, thanks Papa - in the one with both the Fulham badges, can you put THANK above Mr Fayed's head and YOU beneath..?
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3618/bbthank.jpg) (http://img179.imageshack.us/i/bbthank.jpg/)
...thanks Papa, sorry to be a pain, but just to add colour would you put the words thank you in red, and could you reduce both Fulham badges by about 10% - yes I know, I am a slave driver.. :54:
Its 2,3 or 4 for me. I am not sure we need 'THANK YOU' emblazened on it, I think the simpler the better.
Quote from: LBNo11 on March 24, 2010, 01:50:40 PM
...thanks Papa, sorry to be a pain, but just to add colour would you put the words thank you in red, and could you reduce both Fulham badges by about 10% - yes I know, I am a slave driver.. :54:
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2412/bbthankcopy.jpg) (http://img179.imageshack.us/i/bbthankcopy.jpg/)
I'll post up a few more in a minute.
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/641/sixideas.jpg) (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/sixideas.jpg/)
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/641/sixideas.jpg
'Fulham Legend' could obviously just as easily be 'Thank You' or some such, and it could easily be red as well.
Personally I think black and white, no text is the way to go. I'd probably go for the current badge also as it came in under Al Fayed.
...many thanks Papa, I will ask WhiteJC if he can separate all the suggestions given so far and individually number them so that we can have a poll.
Now all I need is volunteers to look after the banner/flag inside the ground on match days - and I suspect that will be the hardest thing to achieve.. :54:
...just to try something different could you, based on the bottom right flag have 3/4 white top half with the 2 badges and Mr Fayed in the midle, and the bottom 1/4 with Fulham Legend - thanks...
(This way it looks like our kit)
Absolutely no idea what you mean mate. Either way I'm off to meet people before the game now so if you explain I'll do it tomorrow along with some of the ideas from TIFF.
if you want words, put 'we're not real madrid' something that only people connected to fulham would get. imo 'thank you' and 'fulham legend' sound a bit soppy.
How about "Manchester United of the South"?!
...how about:-
FULHAM'S PHARAOH
I like that L.B., nice one.
However, I'm not sure we'll ever get everyone to agree on a specific design.
just an idea,but can we vote on it?,everyone's has put so much work into all the different types of banners we are not going to get everybody to agree so can we vote on it?
Quote from: LBNo11 on March 09, 2010, 11:18:50 AM
...I think we will revive this when everyone gets back from Turin, WhiteJC is looking at setting up a payment account that can be seen as clear and transparant as possible. Maybe he can set up a 'target thermometer' too.
In the meantime, as mentioned before there are other logistics that have to be sorted out:-
1) Payment - account set up
2) Size - how big a flag should it be to be clear what the design shows.
3) Storage - it is likely to be heavy (the 'We Are Fulham' one is (trust me) and needs to be stored in the ground.
4) Who collects it from the storage area/hand it out/collect it afterwards on match day - and who would deputise. No Volunteers yet, without them we will have a lovely flag stored in the ground and never to see the light of day...
Also Papa did a selection on TiFF, but I cannot find them on the TiFF archive - if you still look in Papa can you put them on here and we will set up a poll of all the designs so far...
oooo me bad ,sorry :001:
1) (http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8326/fulhampharaohbackground.jpg)
2) (http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8326/fulhampharaohbackground.jpg)
3) (http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2886/fulhampharaohbackgroundq.jpg)
4) (http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8326/fulhampharaohbackground.jpg)
5) (http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/5472/fulhampharaohbackgroundw.jpg)
6) (http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8326/fulhampharaohbackground.jpg)
...how about this as an example? The vertical black & white looks too much like Newcastle Utd/Notts County, so I thought black and white in a horizantal format like our home kit...
Much as I admire the new designs I do think that a simple "Thank you" is suffice.
It's important to have the old and new logo as this emphasises how far we have progressed under Big Mom.
If we make it to the finals I'll up my original pledge to a tenner - if we win, I'll go to a score!
Not wishing to put a spoiler on it. What happens if Mo (due to an offer he can't refuse) sells the club? where does that leave you with the currant planned flag. He owns the club, Mr Roy manages the team, BZ scores the goals and we pay for tickets to watch it. Collectively we are all Fulham.
Would a simpler flag with the newer badge, which correct me if I'm wrong was instigated by Mo. Rolled across the Hammy end prior to kick off accompanied by the Chairman's song be the way to go?
As already said it's going to be a tough job getting an agreement. Interested parties could put forward their own ideas and maybe a donation to the fund buys you a vote.
Great work LB in keeping this alive.
My only concern with this is it doesn't appear to be getting any closer to being finalised. With a European semi final coming up and then hopefully a final, it would be great to show our appreciation to him at a European final by enveiling the flag.
I'm not sure of the lead times for a flag of this size but we'd be cutting it fine to get it done now in time for the final would we not?
How about a paypal account being set up for donations and then 1 vote per donation on the design as other posters have suggested? At least it could be finalised and the work started on it so if we make the final, it could be unveiled then or at the Emirates time permitting.
What's your thoughts?
Have to say well done LB and I dont envy you trying to please everyone. My suggestion for text would be "From Us To You - Thanks"
I'm going away for a long time without my computer very soon so if there's anything else you want me to do (extra designs etc) please let me know as soon as possible by PM.
As this doesn't look like becoming a reality by the end of this season, lets wait until the close season, get it done then ready for the start of the next campaign.
I appreciate everything costs money, but (especially if we are successful this Thursday) perhaps we could also include some of the clubs achievements under Mo on the flag, and those can be added to as time goes on (much smaller font than the other wording though)
Wouldn't half be nice if we could fasttrack one through for Hamburg!
I'd up me score to £40!
Fulham for the cup
Quote from: BarneyTravers on April 30, 2010, 12:13:40 AM
Wouldn't half be nice if we could fasttrack one through for Hamburg!
I'd up me score to £40!
Fulham for the cup
yes come on lads, let's get one done for the final.
Im In for £25
Quote from: Jimpav on April 13, 2010, 10:13:41 AM
Much as I admire the new designs I do think that a simple "Thank you" is suffice.
It's important to have the old and new logo as this emphasises how far we have progressed under Big Mom.
If we make it to the finals I'll up my original pledge to a tenner - if we win, I'll go to a score!
Tenner it is!
Put me down for a five-spot. PM me when this begins to get off the ground, as I sometimes get caught up in my schoolwork and cannot check FoF as regularly as I'd like.
NOW IS THE TIME LETS DO THIS!!!
how far along is this getting on ? ill chip a fiver in :015:
Yep I would be happy to pop in a few quid as a thanks for all he has done for this club.....i had misgivings when he first pitched up and MA left etc etc but i recall when Paul Peschi made his home debut looked to my son commented on his pace which was way above the standard we had been used to and said...there's a million pound footballer.......i was a MAF lover from that point on.......mind you i had been a muff lover before then and some say i still am.......
Is everyone still good for doing this? I'd be more than happy to donate a tenner.
...due tio business commitments I have not been able to devote any time to pursuing this, but that is not the only problem.
1) Everyone has different ideas about what it should look like and how it should be worded and what size - who makes the final decision?
2) If anyone would like to form a committee of say four people to sort this out I can pass on all the details I have to keep this alive.
3) We need all the designs put together and whittled down to the final design.
4) We need a treasurer and collection point for the money.
This needs proper organisation - after the Johnny Haynes statue campaign I am aware that different ideas need to be 'bounced around' and someone has to take responsibility with the backing of the fans.
Anyone interested in sticking their heads above the parapet to be shot at - please PM me and I will try to link you to each other...
i'll chip in,as long as you mention stavros! :011:
...on September 4th I gave the opportunity for others to become involved in the project, a project that gets lots of passive support with offers of funding, but no hands on management. Despite many varying views on what the wording and image should show, no more has happened.
The last message I sent 25 days ago and over 700 people have viewed it but not one offer of practical support or involvement.
I very much doubt that the 6,700 views this message has received have the faith in me to do everything - choose the design and wording (although all my proposals have been widely disagreed with) and the size of the flag, and for me to have to look after it and store it! And still no word from the club about size and safety or storage issues.
Sadly I can only conclude that this subject is to be shut down - maybe pending resurrection at a later date...
Me tooooooooooooooooo
Ooops been away
....................and I will help if I can, I have Faith, but where Hope and Charity ?????????
Ed, I can understand your frustration and can see why you are ready to pull the thread. I had high hopes for the flag but am one of the apathetic many. I would be happy to assist with the storage etc on matches when I can attend but sadly this would not be every home game. O a suitable rota could be agreed on then I would volunteer.
If the flag project does not get off the ground then I am happy to donate the tenner I pledged to a local charity or to another worthy cause.
On a separate note thanks for the great work you and the FoF mods do.
Obviously with me not being on the other side of the pond I can't be of much help but I'd be happy to chip in abit with the rest of them economically.
Rather than start with "how big" and what wonderful "prose" to put on it and determine cost, what if we start in the other end see how much money we can collect. That will determine everything else. Then what we do is take some of the funds to rent a storage space or locker somewhere. We can even put the big drum in there if there is no other place to store it or other major Fulham paraphernalia (to avoid the club bollocks about not allow us to store it on the grounds etc.) and also that would allow someone with a key to pick it up and even take it on the road for each game. It wouldn't fill someones garage or basement, they wouldn't have to be home every weekend to either go or pass the flag to someone else etc.
Just my tuppence on the matter. I would hate to see the idea die though, and it is not fair that we put all the work on Mr Ed's shoulders either. There should be a way to figure this out.