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Peter Osgood’s Chelsea Statue Presents A History Of Football Effigies

by | 6th, October 2010

A STATUE  of Chelsea legend Peter Osgood was unveiled this week at Stamford Bridge. Some think something more dynamic would have been more suitable.

But it’s dignified and looks good against its understated background, even if it bears more than a passing resemblance to Bobby Moore. Which got me thinking about Bobby Moore’s statues.

Which got me wondering whether they ever get it right. So I had a look at some of England’s other football statues, to see how they shaped up… Read more on Pies



Posted: 6th, October 2010 | In: Sports Comment | TrackBack | Permalink