Naming the Stadium

[Javea Shrimper]

(I've already posted this on another forum but I feel it warrants its own thread!)

I feel the new stadium should be called the "Broomfield Stadium" in honour of Sidney Broomfield, the man who was instrumental in the construction of Roots Hall; this man laid every single concrete step of the old South Bank (which once held over 13,000 spectators) by hand over a FIVE year period - there were 72 steps!

"Some days", Sid recalled, "we would arrive at the ground to discover that heavy overnight rain had swept mud from the top of the banking over the steps we had completed ... it was a real slog".

The man is a legend. He had his own testimonial a few years back. So I'm all for a campaign to name the new stadium is his honour ...

WS

[footymad13]

Agreed Mike, certainly be a good way of bring a real piece of RH to a new stadium.

Id like to see the main stand named after Frank Walton.

[Technician]

The Broomfield Stadium sounds like a great idea and would be in keeping with the traditions of the club.

I mentioned in another thread, naming the main stand, the Fredy Eastwood stand... but I was only "joshing"! what I really meant was the "Go ahead, make my day"! stand. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[TrueBlue]

Broomfield is good but I feel somthing more extravigant could be in order?

[Leeboy]

I have a feeling that the 'Martin Dawn PLC Stadium' will be a success

[Mad Cyril]

My suggestions:

Roots Hall

New Roots Hall

The Southend Astrodome

[West Country Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Nov. 10 2004,08:06)]The Southend Astrodome
You are joking? Not really English now, is it?

[Barry the dog]

The Neville Roach stadium. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[HUMBLEPIE]

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Nov. 10 2004,09:01)]I have a feeling that the 'Martin Dawn PLC Stadium' will be a success
or even the Ron Martin Stadium http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

but if we are going for nostalgia what about the New Kursal Stadium.....

[West Country Shrimper]

Nike Stadium or the Betterview Stadium http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (HUMBLEPIE @ Nov. 10 2004,09:33)]Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Nov. 10 2004,09:01)]I have a feeling that the 'Martin Dawn PLC Stadium' will be a success
or even the Ron Martin Stadium http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

but if we are going for nostalgia what about the New Kursal Stadium.....
Why? Kursal wasn't the club's first ground... it was Roots Hall.

I back the call for the 'Broomfield Stadium'... but I doubt it would happen.

[The Artful Shrimper]

The Essex colleseum.

Holding The Broomfield Stand
The Frank Walton stand
The Collymore Stand
The Bob Jack stand

the Urinals to be called, The Sue Steer Facial Pans.

[GNH]

Rename the club "Southend Sabretooths" call the stadium "The Soccer Sabre Dome"

Comprising of :

"The Ricky Otto security stand"
"The Mike Marsh insurance claims stand"
"The Garry Poole value for money stand"
and "The Gordon Connelly honourary main stand" housing "The Stan Colleymore women only enclousure", "The Gary Glitter family enclousure" and "The Ronnie Whelan all you can eat and drink before playing for £10 Irish bar and restaurant"

[Ron Manager]

Quote[/b] (GNH @ Nov. 10 2004,11:13)]Rename the club "Southend Sabretooths" call the stadium "The Soccer Sabre Dome"

Comprising of :

"The Ricky Otto security stand"
"The Mike Marsh insurance claims stand"
"The Garry Poole value for money stand"
and "The Gordon Connelly honourary main stand" housing "The Stan Colleymore women only enclousure", "The Gary Glitter family enclousure" and "The Ronnie Whelan all you can eat and drink before playing for £10 Irish bar and restaurant"
The Graeme Bressington cigarette vending machine. The Paul Byrne bookmakers. The Gary Hone beauty parlour. The Ricky Otto creche (allegedly).

[Leeboy]

The Roget Stand for Battered Barmaids ( allegedly )

[one flew over the cockles nest]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ Nov. 09 2004,20:31)](I've already posted this on another forum but I feel it warrants its own thread!)

I feel the new stadium should be called the "Broomfield Stadium" in honour of Sidney Broomfield, the man who was instrumental in the construction of Roots Hall; this man laid every single concrete step of the old South Bank (which once held over 13,000 spectators) by hand over a FIVE year period - there were 72 steps!

"Some days", Sid recalled, "we would arrive at the ground to discover that heavy overnight rain had swept mud from the top of the banking over the steps we had completed ... it was a real slog".

The man is a legend. He had his own testimonial a few years back. So I'm all for a campaign to name the new stadium is his honour ...

WS
The way its going we will probably building it ourselves as well

[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (one flew over the cockles nest @ Nov. 10 2004,13:03)]The way its going we will probably building it ourselves as well
Hhhhmmm... not bad... THE SHRIMPERZONE COMMUNITY STADIUM!

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So we'd then name the stands after the current and former SZ owners:

The Napster Name Dropping Stand
The Scriv Inside Man Stand
The Leeboy (can't think of anything) Stand
The Med Wading Part Time Supporter Stand

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[Technician]

Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ Nov. 10 2004,13:11)]Quote[/b] (one flew over the cockles nest @ Nov. 10 2004,13:03)]The way its going we will probably building it ourselves as well
Hhhhmmm... not bad... THE SHRIMPERZONE COMMUNITY STADIUM!

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So we'd then name the stands after the current and former SZ owners:

The Napster Name Dropping Stand
The Scriv Inside Man Stand
The Leeboy (can't think of anything) Stand
The Med Wading Part Time Supporter Stand

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The latter will undoubtedly be decked out with sun-loungers, a cocktail bar and li-lo's. To reserve your seat just place a towel on it 6 hours before you intend to use it... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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[Proud Shrimper]

I really don't see what would be wrong with "The Fossets Stadium", it has a nice ring to it. I'd back the "Broomfield Stadium" though.

[W4 Shrimper]

"Broomfield" or "Broomfield Stadium" for me.

Stands named after Trevor Roberts and Bob Jack. Definitely have a North Bank too.

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ Nov. 10 2004,12:11)]The Napster Name Dropping Stand
I just spoke to Tony Bentley and he loves it

Well first off we all know the club will be looking for a sponsorship deal, i can't imagine the stadium's new name would be sold for a £1.000.000 over a certain period.

But the broomfield stadium is a great idea, This is something the club should get behind as well if money is not the object (doubt that though) Pehaps martin dawn would stump up the cash and call the ground.

THE BROOMFIELD STADIUM
sponsored by MARTIN DAWN PLC.

we can all hope.

Bruce Shrimpsteen

Born to Shrimp

Well first off we all know the club will be looking for a sponsorship deal, i can't imagine the stadium's new name would be sold for less than a £1.000.000 over a certain period.

But the broomfield stadium is a great idea, This is something the club should get behind as well if money is not the object (doubt that though) Pehaps martin dawn would stump up the cash and call the ground.

THE BROOMFIELD STADIUM
sponsored by MARTIN DAWN PLC.

we can all hope.

Bruce Shrimpsteen

Born to Shrimp

[BoyWonder2]

What our the fans feelings about a company buying the name, very much like Arsenal?

In one aspect, I can see it as selling out but can beggers really be chosers? On this one, it depends a lot on who the company would be, for example, lets say Nike wanted to do it, it could be called The Nike Arena or something along those lines but on the other hand it could be a company like Pound Stretcher.

On the flip side of the coin, how about after one of our all time greats? Maybe a vote on the official site with a list of 7 or 8 names after reading supporters opinions. The top fella would have the stadium named after him, and the four runners up could have stands named after them?

[TrueBlue]

The Betterview stadium does sound good as it goes!

[footymad13]

Martin Dawn Broomfield Stadium ?

[sufcintheprem]

The Reebok stadium was an original approach and kind of had a nice ring to it. The Fitness First stadium? Oh dear.

It would be good having the backing but it does seem to be devaluing the name of the club by selling out like this. Problem at our level is that we probably need the backing to the point where we have no choice.

[steveh1510]

I'd sell the stadium name to the highest bidder, on a season to season basis, to raise capital for the club.

I'd then name the stands and parts of the ground after SUFC legends.

The Leon Consantine East Stand.

The Mark Rawle Changing rooms etc etc.

[Napster]

The Mike North memorial cafe?

[mcnasty]

How about the "The Fans Have Been Waiting 30 Years For This " Stadium.

[Leeboy]

The Lumpy Boys Karaoke Suite?

[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Nov. 10 2004,17:20)]Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ Nov. 10 2004,12:11)]The Napster Name Dropping Stand
I just spoke to Tony Bentley and he loves it
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[RobM.]

The small stand - Fossets Minor
Big stand Farrah Fossets Major
Stadium of Plight

Seriously - Oliver Trigg Stadium

Trigfield Olliebroom

Nurse ... the medication!

[Reading Shrimper]

How about naming the stadium "Fossetts Farm"?

[Technician]

Quote[/b] (Reading Shrimper @ Nov. 14 2004,23:26)]How about naming the stadium "Fossetts Farm"?
... to the sounds of Mooooo & Baaaaa?

I don't think that'll go down too well, but then I guess you are only joshing anyway! *http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[steveh1510]

The Garibaldi Biscuit Stadium.

That's the currant idea? http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[SUFC_Al]

Broomfield Stadium is probably the best one mentioned so far, other good ones, New Roots Hall or Fossetts Stadium?
I hope we don't get a sponsored ground, i know it brings in money but it sells out the traditions of a club, i mean arsenal and the 'Emirates Stadium'? that sickens me.

[Southendsleeper]

Quote[/b] (RobM. @ Nov. 13 2004,18:47)]Stadium of Plight
Arf http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Groyne Strain]

Either:

Fossetts Farm

or

The Karers Arena.

[Hong Kong Blue]

Quote[/b] (Groyne Strain @ Nov. 19 2004,14:44)]The Karers Arena.
The Sue Steer Memorial Stadium

I think she said something along the lines of 'over my dead body'.






Taxi!

[Bluesmanager]

Stanley Collymore Stadium!

That pays back the loss of the stand name to him, and think of it, all over th Beeb and what not:

Ray Stubbs: "and now we go to the Stanley Collymore Stadium where Southend are playing Yeovil, Garth Crooks reports..."

Modern times call for modern greats.

[Matt the Shrimp]

My only concern about "The Broomfield Stadium" is that it sounds rather like Blackpool's ground, "Bloomfield Road".

A rather simple solution would be, perhaps, to name it after a road nearby:

Fossett's Way
Sutton Road

However, for something a bit different, I'm quite keen on: The New Kursaal.

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[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]The New Kursaal.
Why? It's nowhere near the old Kursaal? And the old one wasn't even our first home.

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[elmo putney]

new roots

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (overseas shrimper @ Nov. 23 2004,12:05)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]The New Kursaal.
Why? It's nowhere near the old Kursaal? And the old one wasn't even our first home.

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The Kursaal is not that far away, and I just happen to like it - that's all! It's something a bit different, a bit individualistic. It's one of the things I love about the name "Roots Hall" - there's absolutely no confusing it with anywhere else in the country. The same could not, alas, be said for "Broomfield Stadium" - which sounds an awful lot like Bloomfield Road... which in turn sounded a bit like Boothferry Park, Blundell Park, Brunton Park...

Nothing sounds like Roots Hall; and nothing would sound like The New Kursaal. Our new stadium would be a new start, and so it deserves a really fresh, different name to celebrate that.

One final thought, however: if we could persuade eccentric, billionaire balloonist Steve Fossett to bung us a few quid, I'm sure I'd have absolutely no problem calling it The Fossett Stadium.

Do you think Uncle Ron should drop him a line and ask him...?!

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<span style='color:navy'>Dear Steve,

You may not know, but here in Southend - a town in the UK with a fine aeronautcial tradition as shown at our annual air-show - we're enormously inspired by your feats of hot air ballooning.

We are building a new stadium, and are trying to work out whether there are any figures or corporations who might like to contribute generously to its construction, in return for having the stadium named in their honour.

If you were to give us just $8 million, we should be delighted to name our 20,000 all-seater stadium the Fossett Stadium in your honour.

Whaddya reckon?

Love,

Uncle Ron</span>

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[South Bank Hank]

How about the Abramovitch stadium....

...it might just work!








Alright then, it wouldn't!
Bah, humbug.

[Javea Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]My only concern about &quot;The Broomfield Stadium&quot; is that it sounds rather like Blackpool's ground, &quot;Bloomfield Road&quot;.
Maybe. But I think it would be a &quot;tip of the hat&quot; to the efforts of Sid Broomfield and his small army of workers to build Roots Hall ...

WS

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ Nov. 23 2004,17:26)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]My only concern about &quot;The Broomfield Stadium&quot; is that it sounds rather like Blackpool's ground, &quot;Bloomfield Road&quot;.
Maybe. But I think it would be a &quot;tip of the hat&quot; to the efforts of Sid Broomfield and his small army of workers to build Roots Hall ...

WS
Indeed, Mike. Were it not for them pesky Tangerines, your campaign would have my unqualified support...

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[Javea Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 23 2004,17:31)]Quote[/b] (Jávea Shrimper @ Nov. 23 2004,17:26)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]My only concern about &quot;The Broomfield Stadium&quot; is that it sounds rather like Blackpool's ground, &quot;Bloomfield Road&quot;.
Maybe. But I think it would be a &quot;tip of the hat&quot; to the efforts of Sid Broomfield and his small army of workers to build Roots Hall ...

WS
Indeed, Mike. *Were it not for them pesky Tangerines, your campaign would have my unqualified support...

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Well, if not the stadium, then certainly one of the stands, if not the MAIN stand ...

WS

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ Nov. 23 2004,17:49)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 23 2004,17:31)]Quote[/b] (Jávea Shrimper @ Nov. 23 2004,17:26)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Nov. 22 2004,12:17)]My only concern about &quot;The Broomfield Stadium&quot; is that it sounds rather like Blackpool's ground, &quot;Bloomfield Road&quot;.
Maybe. But I think it would be a &quot;tip of the hat&quot; to the efforts of Sid Broomfield and his small army of workers to build Roots Hall ...

WS
Indeed, Mike. *Were it not for them pesky Tangerines, your campaign would have my unqualified support...

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Well, if not the stadium, then certainly one of the stands, if not the MAIN stand ...

WS
I agree unreservedly with that, Mike - definitely the Main stand.

Matt

[Irate Ian]

How about a compromise of: &quot;Broom&quot; + &quot;Hall&quot; = Broomhall Stadium?

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[TrueBlue]

how about the Broomcupboard we could have bbc in all the time and Andy Peters could do the announcing!!

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[West Country Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (TrueBlue @ Dec. 02 2004,08:45)]how about the Broomcupboard we could have bbc in all the time and Andy Peters could do the announcing!!

...ohh the memories http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Him and Ed the Duck! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[sufcintheprem]

Quote[/b] (West Country Shrimper @ Dec. 02 2004,13:28)]Quote[/b] (TrueBlue @ Dec. 02 2004,08:45)]how about the Broomcupboard we could have bbc in all the time and Andy Peters could do the announcing!!

...ohh the memories http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Him and Ed the Duck! http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Might spare some unis having to put up with them....

Go for it!

[Monkey]

How about the 'Sid Broomfield Stadium' ? You haven't got the 'B' at the start of it and is also very individual to the man himself.

[RobM.]

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