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Michael Jackson statue unveiled at Fulham - PICTURE SPECIAL
Unfortunately for Fulham fans, April Fools' Day has been and gone. [LNB]The much-hyped statue of Michael Jackson was finally unveiled at Craven Cottage on Sunday, and based on these pictures it's unlikely to have gone down well with the Fulham faithful.[LNB]Read Sportsmail's exclusive on April 1: Absolutely Wacko! Fulham stars ordered to perform Moonwalk goal celebration Thriller: Fulham owner Al Fayed stands proudly in front of the Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage [LNB]Dressed in a a silver jacket, his trademark black trousers, white socks, and iconic glove, the King of Pop was proudly revealed by the club's owner Mohamed Al Fayed ahead of their Barclays Premier League game against Blackpool.[LNB]But fans immediately took to Twitter to vent their frustrations over Fulham's latest addition. [LNB]'The Michael Jackson Fulham Statue has to be one of the worst things I've ever seen,' Joe Roberts said. While Steven Ward added: 'That Michael Jackson statue at Fulham looks cheap! I'm a huge MJ fan but it looks tacky.'[LNB]Al Fayed however, was quick to defend the statue telling fans they 'can go to hell' if they didn't like it.[LNB] Smooth criminal: The King of Pop proudly takes his place outside Fulham's home [LNB]'Why is it bizarre?,' he said after the unveiling. 'Football fans love it. 'If some stupid fans don't understand and appreciate such a gift they can go to hell. [LNB]'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.[LNB] 'People will queue to come and visit it from all over the UK and it is something that I and everybody else should be proud of.' [LNB] [LNB] Fulham fans were already bewildered by the decision to erect a statue of Jackson outside their ground - given the deceased singer's vague links to the club. [LNB]And despite Al Fayed's claims, the official unveiling of the statue is unlikely to have deterred any of those doubters. [LNB]But what do you think? Is the Jackson statue as Bad as we've given credit for? Or should we just Beat It, and praise Al Fayed for honouring the singer? Have your say below... [LNB] Enlarge In the spotlight: Al Fayed strikes a pose in front of the new Jackson statue [LNB] Friday Five: Infamous acts that backfired from farcical football ownersAbsolutely Wacko! Fulham players ordered to do Moonwalk celebrationHolloway backs Fulham's plans to erect a statue of 'icon' Michael Jackson [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Mohamed Al Fayed, Michael Jackson Places: United Kingdom
