Post by Taxigirl on Jan 6, 2006 8:57:23 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4583492.stm
Plans to erect a permanent memorial to George Best in the grounds of Belfast City Hall have been approved.
Councillors unanimously passed a motion to erect the tribute which is likely to be a statue or a sculpture.
"Officers will take the family to have a look at the grounds and discuss what they feel would be best to remember George," said councillor Jim Rodgers.
"They are the key people. I have spoken to George's father Dickie, and he thinks it is a wonderful idea."
The surge in affection for the football icon, particularly in his home city of Belfast, has shown no sign of relenting since his funeral on 3 December.
A thousand people a day are still believed to be visiting Best's grave in the Castlereagh Hills overlooking the streets where he was raised.
In an attempt to protect Roselawn Cemetery from any damage as fans continue to make their pilgrimages, efforts have been stepped up to find a lasting tribute to the star.
Councillor Rodgers said any statue would only be erected at the City Hall if the family agreed to the plans, but he believed a site right in front of the building would be perfect.
Plans to erect a permanent memorial to George Best in the grounds of Belfast City Hall have been approved.
Councillors unanimously passed a motion to erect the tribute which is likely to be a statue or a sculpture.
"Officers will take the family to have a look at the grounds and discuss what they feel would be best to remember George," said councillor Jim Rodgers.
"They are the key people. I have spoken to George's father Dickie, and he thinks it is a wonderful idea."
The surge in affection for the football icon, particularly in his home city of Belfast, has shown no sign of relenting since his funeral on 3 December.
A thousand people a day are still believed to be visiting Best's grave in the Castlereagh Hills overlooking the streets where he was raised.
In an attempt to protect Roselawn Cemetery from any damage as fans continue to make their pilgrimages, efforts have been stepped up to find a lasting tribute to the star.
Councillor Rodgers said any statue would only be erected at the City Hall if the family agreed to the plans, but he believed a site right in front of the building would be perfect.