The Beeky - First View

[ClaretTony]

The first ever Beeky is almost ready. This pic has just been sent to us by Glasform ahead of them putting the three pieces together.

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[martin_p]

Very nice!

[ClaretTony]

Very nice!

You wonder how it might look when you've only seen a sketch. Have to say I'm absolutely delighted with what I've seen today.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Looks superb and class, nothing more than AB deserves

[Conroysleftfoot]

Looks good

[elwaclaret]

Looks lovely, a fitting tribute

[Dyched]

His trademark hat on top would look brilliant

But seriously, well done all concerned!!

[ClaretTony]

His trademark hat on top would look brilliant

But seriously, well done all concerned!!

We did think about incorporating a hat but wondered what it might look like sat in Nick Pope's front room

[Tribesmen]

Goodness very good i must say

[The Enclosure]

Brilliant

[conyoviejo]

Superb.

[ClaretTony]

Thanks for the positive comments, I really appreciate them. I've been really nervous since it was ordered from just seeing the sketch. Wondered whether it would be anything like as good as we hoped it might be. For me personally it has exceeded all expectations.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Excellent tribute.

[Claretitus]

Looks fantastic. A wonderful tribute, the player receiving it annually, will treasure it for sure. Well done to all concerned.

[NewClaret]

Looks brilliant!

[Spike]

A very fitting tribute to Alan.
He was a massive fan of man who made this.
Amazing work Tony you should be very proud of the results!

[exilecanada]

Obviously I'm not familiar with the man who's name it's in honour of, however that's one beautiful trophy. Congratulations to the designer, and those who commissioned it. Brilliant job.

[ClaretTony]

A very fitting tribute to Alan.
He was a massive fan of man who made this.
Amazing work Tony you should be very proud of the results!

We've been using John Ditchfield at Glasform for the glassware trophies now for over a decade and it was Alan who first suggested we used them so it just had to be the only place we should go for The Beeky 2019/20. I've seen no more of this trophy than anyone else as yet, just the photograph on this thread, but I was absolutely delighted when I saw it yesterday. Just looking forward to the final piece once it is all put together and seeing it in the flesh.

[spadesclaret]

What a beautiful trophy. I feel as if I want to touch it, to hold it. It looks very tactile.

[Juan Tanamera]

A superb effort from all concerned, especially to the artist/designer.
Not just a trophy but something that would look great on anyone's mantelpiece.
Stylish.

[Rowls]

Looks fantastic. A very nice tribute from all involved.

You've done him proud.

[claretabroad]

That looks great. Top work.

[ClaretTony]

I would say it has passed its final test. I've had an email from Alan's wife and she's really pleased with it.

[Wellsy1882]

The first ever Beeky is almost ready. This pic has just been sent to us by Glasform ahead of them putting the three pieces together.



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Whos presenting it?
Richard O'Brien

Serious note - looks bob on

[kritichris]

An attractive trophy, an excellent tribute.

[ClaretTony]

The trophy arrived today - it stands about 14" in height from the foot of the base.

It looks as though we are going to be able to make the presentation at Gawthorpe, hopefully next week. Matt Williams and Peter Oliver are doing the arrangements for us on behalf of the club. We will only be permitted one person there and I'm going to ask Alan's wife Georgina if she would like to go and represent us.

I thought, when I saw the above photograph, that the trophy was nicer than I hoped. Having received it I have to say that I think it is stunning and we've done Beeky proud.

[kritichris]

They've done very well incorporating the club colours in the glass, a very attractive trophy.

[ClaretTony]

They've done very well incorporating the club colours in the glass, a very attractive trophy.

They are not the easiest colours to get into glass. We first got something from them around 2008 and they told us they'd done some stuff for Ray Winstone who is a West Ham fan.

I couldn't find the words today when it arrived - it really is stunning.

[bobinho]

That is stunning.

[Herts Clarets]

A fantastic looking piece . A very fitting tribute, you've done Beeky proud there.

[2 Bee Holed]

Looks superb.
Is it just me or does anyone else think of the World Cup Trophy?

[ClaretTony]

Looks superb.
Is it just me or does anyone else think of the World Cup Trophy?

Having approached Glasform about commissioning the trophy they sent us some ideas in sketch format, just basic pencil sketches. I wasn’t the only one to say it but when I saw the sketch for this I immediately said ‘World Cup’ so it’s probably fitting that from next week sometime it will spend its days with Nick Pope who was in the World Cup squad.

[Dyched]

How does this work CT. is there only one trophy passed along each year or a new one each year?

[ClaretTony]

How does this work CT. is there only one trophy passed along each year or a new one each year?

The award will be "The Beeky" each year but it will be a new trophy which the winner will keep.