julescotia 11,407 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Just seen this posted on Jims FB.Dear All,Please all see attached pictures from the IBROX DISASTER MEMORIAL PLINTH;You will notice the face of the Memorial plinth has changed, the brickwork was in such a state of dis-repair, I decided to call in a brick builder to see what was happening and what could be done to resolve the problem.The bricklayer told me the reason the bricks were breaking up, was water had got into the brickwork and when it froze and then expanded the brickwork started to break up.Given some of the conversations I’ve had over the years with some of the families, the thing that crept up more than once was the size of the text on the Blue panels, it was so small you could hardly read it, also the picture in the middle was of fans celebrating, which to be honest in my opinion was in bad taste, given it was a Memorial for the Fans who tragically died in three separate disasters at the Stadium.I spoke to the brick layer and asked if he could engrave the names of every Fan who tragically died in the three Ibrox disasters before then, thankfully he said he could turn it round in time.The brickwork finished yesterday and each one of the Disasters has its own panel.I also spoke to a Rangers Fan Billy Rafferty, (who does iron work) and asked if he could oblige and erect a small railing around the Ibrox Disaster plinth which he agreed to do in a matter of hours before his company broke up for the holidays.The reason for the small railing was to hold the wreaths and flowers in place with as you will all know blew all over the place when it was windy.Unfortunately, I did not have time to contact all the Family members before embarking on the repair work which was carried out on the Memorial plinth, I apologise for this, however I hope you all understand it was carried out with the best intentions of the Families and the Fans who tragically died at Ibrox Stadium in the 1902, 1961 and 1971 Disasters.Best RegardsJim HannahRangers FC Respect Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic effort by Jim, and the workmen involved in the project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Jim gets a lot of stick from a number of people but his love of the club is obvious and the work he does, unseen by many, is a credit to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,519 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Great work well done Jim Hannah Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Educator 1,572 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very well done that man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 33,338 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochBear 1,613 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Having been very close to the 1971 disaster and lost a young lad from our supporters club in it, a huge thanks to Jim and the others involved in the restoration work.We should never forget them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,411 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 We'll done Jim Hannah . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (tu) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weshallnotbemoved! 714 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Proactivity..the club needs more if it. Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,754 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,107 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic gesture Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,759 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done to Jim he has done a great job there. Thank goodness the club still has him there Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,268 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done to all involved Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Great stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,988 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very well done by Jim. It was looking "tired" before and this is a tasteful upgrade. I'm certain the relatives will appreciate the alteration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnbroe Bear 286 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Outstanding gesture....I'm sure all families as well as fans will appreciate your fine efforts, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Huge improvement. Good to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSP 33 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Great stuff , well done to Billy Rafferty coming in a short notice . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy cox 664 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic work Jim and all involved Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,347 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well done to all, great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,424 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 :clap: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 15,077 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic work. Jim and company have actually improved it IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMC 125 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Heartwarming effort that... Well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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