Phil SumblerSwansea City participated in yesterday’s ‘day of reflection’ by not just turning the Liberty yellow yesterday evening but also announcing a remembrance wall at the stadium in memory of those fans who have lost their lives to the global pandemic.
An announcement, confirmed shortly after yesterday’s minute of reflection that took place across the country said that the club would place a plaque on the wall for every season ticket holder or Trust member who has passed away due to Covid.
Speaking via the club’s official website CEO Julian Winter said “We want to provide a more permanent memorial and I’m delighted to unveil the club’s plan to install a Covid-19 remembrance wall at the Liberty Stadium to remember those we have lost during the pandemic.
“Swansea City and the Supporters Trust will oversee the installation of a plaque for any season ticket holder or Trust member who has passed away during the pandemic, as the remembrance wall will be dedicated to this unprecedented period in the club’s history.
“Our loyal supporters are the fabric of this football club and wider community, and we wish to have their names etched into the fabric of the stadium where so many of them would have come to support their team.”
His words were echoed by Andy Godden, Chair of the Swans Trust who added “Due to the unprecedented events of the last year we felt it was only right that a permanent memorial be created at the stadium, so we can remember those we have lost, but also remember the sacrifices and efforts made by so many. We hope this will provide some comfort to everyone who has been affected during this time.”
The individual plaques will feature the Swansea City badge and the name of the person who has passed.”
The wall will be situated on the South Stand opposite the club’s memorial garden and non season ticket holders/Trust members will also be able to arrange plaques for friends and family – details of how and cost to be announced at a later date.
The club laid a yellow wreath in this area yesterday to mark the national day of reflection – it was placed at the base of the Ivor Allchurch statue.
