The Phoenix Is it time for an Oggy Statue at the CBS?

[When The Sky Was Blue]

You can't have Goalkeeper Week without paying tribute to Steve Ogrizovic.

On The Phoenix, I've written about Magnus Hedman and Carl Rushworth this week and had huge Marko Marosi and Aled Williams interviews. Today, it's Oggy's turn.

With the help of Richard Shaw, Chris Kirkland, Brian Borrows, Rob Gurney and more I've put together a massive tribute to Oggy and asked the question - is it time for him to have a statue at the CBS?

16 years as a player in the top flight with Coventry. 601 appearances. One goal. An FA Cup. Countless survival battles. Two dogs named after him. What more could you ask for?

You can read it here: Why Steve Ogrizovic is the definitive Coventry City icon

 

[Irish Sky Blue]

Oggy would be my all time favourite goalkeeper just edging out Bill Glazier. However, if you’re having statues of players then surely the first one has to be of Tommy Hutchison?

 

[Irish Sky Blue]

I’m obviously looking forward to your winger’s week.

 

[When The Sky Was Blue]

Oggy would be my all time favourite goalkeeper just edging out Bill Glazier. However, if you’re having statues of players then surely the first one has to be of Tommy Hutchison?

I think they're both absolutely worthy of it. What I would love is to see the club recognise these kinds of figures while they're around and in good enough health to be part of the celebrations. For me, there's always a bit of sadness when someone is given the big accolade after they've died. I was speaking to a former player from Oggy's era recently who has unfortunately fallen into health problems and has memory problems. We've already lost Cyrille, of course. These guys aren't getting any younger - give them all of the fanfare while we can. I'd put Oggy (and yes, Tommy) right at the top of the list.

 

[Hobo]

How many statues are we going to have?

 

[San Francisco]

How many statues are we going to have?

One for every player who's ever played for us. It'll be like a Cov City Tate Modern

 

[shmmeee]

How many statues are we going to have?

Is there a limit?

 

[AOM]

The Coventry Building Society Arena pictured in the year 2050 after the Norman Bassette statue has been completed

 

[skybluecam]

How many statues are we going to have?

The club could do more in that respect imo given all the space around the arena.

Always think statues/murals etc. of club legends are cool when going away.

Don’t know who owns what land but it would make the walk from the car park feel more atmospheric and less like turning up at a soulless business park.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

How many statues are we going to have?

Well take your pick, the one at Wembley 87 or the one away at Sutton 89. Completely misses both crosses and goals scored.

 

[Hobo]

The club could do more in that respect imo given all the space around the arena.

Always think statues/murals etc. of club legends are cool when going away.

Don’t know who owns what land but it would make the walk from the car park feel more atmospheric and less like turning up at a soulless business park.

It’s bad enough filtering through queues outside turnstiles before games let alone more statues.. Also too many and they devalue the ones in place.

 

[Hobo]

One for every player who's ever played for us. It'll be like a Cov City Tate Modern

More like Anthony Gormley’s Field For The British Isles

 

[DannyThomas_1981]

Perhaps something different. A bench with a statue of Ken. In full tracksuit.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

There was going to be one of Keith O'Niell but it got damaged as they were putting it up and it's been in the workshop being repaired ever since.

 

[oscillatewildly]

You can't have Goalkeeper Week without paying tribute to Steve Ogrizovic.

On The Phoenix, I've written about Magnus Hedman and Carl Rushworth this week and had huge Marko Marosi and Aled Williams interviews. Today, it's Oggy's turn.

With the help of Richard Shaw, Chris Kirkland, Brian Borrows, Rob Gurney and more I've put together a massive tribute to Oggy and asked the question - is it time for him to have a statue at the CBS?

16 years as a player in the top flight with Coventry. 601 appearances. One goal. An FA Cup. Countless survival battles. Two dogs named after him. What more could you ask for?

You can read it here: Why Steve Ogrizovic is the definitive Coventry City icon

If only you'd give me my Lev Yashin poster back...