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Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)
Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)

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The commission, by the local supporters club, came from an idea by local fan Seán Salter. The siting of the statue, around the corner from his successor, Sir Bobby Robson, reflects their strained relationship, although Sir Bobby later declared that Alf was the greatest British football manager ever. The rather dour pose catches the forbidding character of a manager famous for enforcing a strict regime with his players.
Title

Sir Alf Ramsey (1920–1999)

Date

1999–2000

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 190 x W 62 x D 62 cm;
Plinth: H 108 x W 90 x D 90 cm

Accession number

IP1_TJ_S024

Acquisition method

commissioned by Ipswich Town Supporters' Club

Work type

Statue

Owner

Ipswich Town Football Club

Custodian

Ipswich Town Football Club

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

Sean Quinn Hedges Coach 2000' "Stab Mitchell 2000"

Inscription description

SIR ALFRED RAMSEY / 1920-1999 / IPSWICH TOWN MANAGER / 1955-1963’ DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS 1961-62 / ENGLAND TEAM MANAGER / 1968-1974 / WORLD CUP WINNERS 1966; lower front plinth: Erected by I.T.F.C Supporters Club in recognition of a great man / August 2000; on the rear of the plinth – Gary Mayne.

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Located at

Portman Road, Ipswich

IP1 2DA

In Ipswich Town Football Club opposite North Stand.