Page 2 - CTS Unveiling 1st September 2017

ABOUT US

On April 27th 2015 a small part of anyone remotely
POSH died as the passing of a true club legend Chris
Turner was announced. Player, Captain, Manager,
Chairman and even Commercial Manager Chris
was for many of us the greatest figure ever to be
connected with our club.

The second Chris entered a room he owned it and
his charisma was such that the stories about the
man abound from every football club, racetrack or
restaurant he ever visited.

After Chris finally succumbed to the horrible form of
dementia that eventually managed to beat even the
big man, a small but dedicated group of lifetime POSH
supporters got together with the sole intention of
getting him honoured.

The overwhelmingly popular choice was to get a life
size bronze statue built outside what was Chris’ home
for so many years London Road. Discussions swiftly
took place with the football club and the city council
with approval forthcoming and the committee got
together to explore exactly what was required.

One of the most talented sculptors in the country Sean
Hedges-Quinn was contacted. Sean has massive
experience and amongst other statues is responsible
for those commemorating Sir Bobby Robson and
Sir Alf Ramsey at Portman Road Stadium home of
Ipswich Town, Ted Bates at St Marys Southampton
and Bob Stokoe at the Stadium of Light Sunderland.