Source: Daily_Mail
Fulham's Michael Jackson statue slammed by Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Fulham's controversial Michael Jackson statue on Twitter, slamming Mohamed Al Fayed's memorial to the King of Pop.[LNB]Cottagers' chairman Fayed told 'stupid' Fulham fans to 'go to hell' or 'go to Chelsea' if they do not like the statue unveiled at the club on Sunday. [LNB]But Manchester United and England star Ferdinand is not impressed with the tribute, questioning Jackson's links with football and Fulham, and suggesting Fayed should have put up the statue at home rather than at Craven Cottage.[LNB] Thriller: Fulham owner Al Fayed stands proudly in front of the Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage [LNB]'Did michael Jackson even like football??! What is a statue of the great man doing outside of the Fulham fc stadium?!', Ferdinand tweeted before adding: 'Put a poster up not a statue!! A statue outside a stadium is for people who have achieved great things at that club not for 1lil appearance!'[LNB]He then said: 'al fayed said he and jacko were great friends....well put the statue up at YOUR house maaaaaaan!!'[LNB]Wacko: Fayed strikes a pose in front of his memorial[LNB]Ferdinand also poked fun at Fulham by suggesting West Ham were to erect statues to their own celebrity supporters James Corden, Russell Brand and Ray Winstone.[LNB]He tweeted: '*breaking news* a @JKCorden @rustyrockets and ray winston statue is going up at west ham because they attend a few games!'[LNB]Fayed unveiled the 7ft 6in statue of the deceased singer before Fulham's 3-0 win over Blackpool. Positioned inside Craven Cottage between the Hammersmith and Riverside stands and overlooking the River Thames, the memorial has the the lyrics to Jackson's 1988 hit Man in the Mirror inscribed on the two-and-a-half-tonne granite base and cost Fayed ?100,000.[LNB]Fulham's owner had initially intendedto put it at Harrod's department store in Knightsbridge, but sold the shop last year for ?2.2billion.[LNB]Many Fulham fans have expressed their displeasure at the statue. Season ticket holder Roger Bullivant told Sportsmail: 'It's not right. It should be standing outside the Hard Rock Caf? or Planet Hollywood. But I guess he can put up a statue to whoever he likes.'[LNB] But Fayed said fans could go and support west London rivals Chelsea if they did not appreciate the controversial memorial. [LNB]Al Fayed said on Sunday: 'Why is it bizarre? Football fans love it. If some stupid fans don't understand and appreciate such a gift 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. [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] Critic: Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is not a fan of the dedication[LNB] [LNB] Go to hell... or Chelsea! Al Fayed hits back at 'stupid' fans over Jacko statue That's Bad! Fulham fans left stunned as club unveil Jackson statue Relegation? We'll Beat It: Bobby's dazzling double a boost for Fulham asWacko! Fulham fans mad at 'bizarre' Jacko statue at Craven Cottage [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: James Corden, Rio Ferdinand, Mohamed Al Fayed, Ray Winstone, Michael Jackson Places: London, United Kingdom
