This is the message from Fulham Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed, who reacted to criticism from Fulham fans about the rather bizarre decision to erect a rather strange looking statue of pop legend and weirdo Michael Jackson by telling them they can “go to hell” and “go and support Chelsea” if they didn’t like it.
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The shy and retiring Fulham owner was quoted as saying, “if some stupid fans don't understand and appreciate such a gift this guy gave to the world they can go to hell. I don't want them to be fans.”
"If they don't understand and don't believe in things I believe in they can go to Chelsea, they can go to anywhere else," he added.
Fayed’s outburst telling fans to beat it has not gone down well with Fulham fans and is seen to be a bad move by Al Fayed who it has been alleged is a bit of a smooth criminal. To be fair to Al Fayed it is his club and the noises from the manger, players and other Fulham staff recognise that the owner can do what he likes, but fans have voiced their concern at the statue making the club a laughing stock.
It is a controversial move as the pop icon was not without controversy throughout his troubled career, but at least the statue hasn’t been erected in a kids playground. Al Fayed has quoted as saying that the one time Wacko Jacko came to Craven Cottage “he was running around like a child” or maybe that was with a child, who knows but the bigger question is will this trend spread across other clubs with owners and Chairmen erecting statues of their favourite pop icon, actor or historical figure? Once an honour reserved for ex revered players or managers will we see a swell of pop icons appearing at football stadiums across the country???
At Man City are the Sheik owners massive fans of old blue eyes Frank Sinatra?? Elton John outside Watford?? The late 2pac outside Old Tafford as the Glazers remember their homie?? John Lennon outside of Anfield??? Will Mike Ashley erect a statue of Cheryl Cole outside St James’??
As for now Fulham fans if you don’t like the statue, just beat it!!
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